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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS57 ZXCMOT history

LS57 ZXC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS57 ZXC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,971 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZXC was last recorded at 164,971 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,500 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
8,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,971 miles
  • 2025 – 162,500 miles
  • 2024 – 155,072 miles
  • 2023 – 143,307 miles
  • 2022 – 126,022 miles
  • 2021 – 117,905 miles
  • 2020 – 108,960 miles
  • 2018 – 89,571 miles
  • 2017 – 78,288 miles
  • 2016 – 61,929 miles
  • 2015 – 57,001 miles
  • 2014 – 51,738 miles
  • 2013 – 46,272 miles
  • 2012 – 41,761 miles
  • 2011 – 36,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX, CANNOT FULLY INSPECT(COVERS FITTED). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,971 miles (+2,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,971 miles
    Test number
    632050881126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX, CANNOT FULLY INSPECT(COVERS FITTED). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass162,500 miles (+7,428)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,500 miles
    Test number
    196620421955
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,072 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,072 miles
    Test number
    430717026879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,069 miles (+11,762)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,069 miles
    Test number
    698821095213
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    168035608098
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,307 miles (+17,285)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    833658940730
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,022 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    636870947136
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail125,768 miles (+7,863)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,768 miles
    Test number
    239935929564
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,905 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    960650106089
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake caliper arm not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower reading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray has some fixings missing
    • AdvisoryService due warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryTurbo hose at manifold worn and clip worn

  10. Fail117,905 miles (+8,945)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    465472321350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake caliper arm not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower reading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray has some fixings missing
    • AdvisoryService due warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryTurbo hose at manifold worn and clip worn

  11. Pass108,960 miles (+19,389)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    614816822264
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower reading
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  12. Pass89,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    626437816997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,571 miles (+11,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    744568401481
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass78,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    731048953266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,288 miles (+16,359)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    498708408424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,929 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    406993399859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,928 miles (+4,927)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    557797726186
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,001 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    325887225004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,738 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    689833114078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,272 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    977156013089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    548767812013
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at edges.

  22. Fail41,761 miles (+4,828)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    838147912078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at edges.

  23. Pass36,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    156837721404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 ZXC

Does LS57 ZXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 ZXC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZXC?
The MOT on LS57 ZXC is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 ZXC done?
LS57 ZXC was recorded at 164,971 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 8,478 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZXC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZXC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 ZXC find?
LS57 ZXC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox, cannot fully inspect(covers fitted)., and 2 more.

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