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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LU51 SANMOT history

LU51 SAN is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LU51 SAN red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,900 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 SAN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 SAN was last recorded at 161,900 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,842 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
10,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,900 miles
  • 2025 – 152,946 miles
  • 2024 – 144,141 miles
  • 2023 – 137,253 miles
  • 2021 – 129,441 miles
  • 2020 – 118,863 miles
  • 2019 – 94,308 miles
  • 2018 – 81,328 miles
  • 2017 – 69,756 miles
  • 2016 – 59,728 miles
  • 2015 – 53,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,900 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,900 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,900 miles
    Test number
    935117430843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail161,842 miles (+8,896)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    870879831278
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,946 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    907474300956
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,942 miles (+8,801)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    640015633903
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,141 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    383931442560
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,136 miles (+6,883)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,136 miles
    Test number
    554656737093
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass137,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,253 miles
    Test number
    767028687034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Fail137,251 miles (+7,810)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    768202568624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass129,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,441 miles
    Test number
    396802598705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail129,441 miles (+10,578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,441 miles
    Test number
    668510532653
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    839460229155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,863 miles (+6,337)5 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    125555300244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass112,526 miles (+18,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    236992783946
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass94,308 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    373181904121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,328 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    106299424403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,275 miles (+11,519)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    419592463133
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking between caliper and brake hose (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,756 miles (+10,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    209774589478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail59,728 miles (+6,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    879922001989
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass53,504 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    991571486110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,959 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    728060045257
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail51,959 miles1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    227780245247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOff-side Rear tyre misshapen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LU51 SAN

Does LU51 SAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 SAN is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 SAN?
The MOT on LU51 SAN is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 SAN done?
LU51 SAN was recorded at 161,900 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,545 miles a year.
Has LU51 SAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 SAN has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LU51 SAN 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 LU51 SAN find?
LU51 SAN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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