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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LU57 ADMMOT history

LU57 ADM is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LU57 ADM white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,153 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 ADM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 ADM was last recorded at 187,153 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,424 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,729 miles
Average per year
9,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,153 miles
  • 2025 – 181,424 miles
  • 2024 – 175,911 miles
  • 2023 – 163,679 miles
  • 2022 – 157,234 miles
  • 2021 – 149,951 miles
  • 2020 – 143,596 miles
  • 2019 – 135,612 miles
  • 2018 – 127,537 miles
  • 2017 – 120,187 miles
  • 2016 – 111,896 miles
  • 2015 – 102,812 miles
  • 2014 – 90,554 miles
  • 2013 – 68,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,153 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear link arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,153 miles (+5,729)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,153 miles
    Test number
    340143163175
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass181,424 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,424 miles
    Test number
    958743536376
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail181,424 miles (+5,513)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,424 miles
    Test number
    984272588753
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,911 miles (+12,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    175,911 miles
    Test number
    948583302808
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,679 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,679 miles
    Test number
    577499766347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    382499677681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,234 miles (+7,283)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    801083405205
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass149,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,951 miles
    Test number
    454600243549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,951 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,951 miles
    Test number
    558987476153
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    202996461977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,596 miles (+7,984)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    742164248932
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass135,612 miles (+8,075)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,612 miles
    Test number
    496706032360
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass127,537 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,537 miles
    Test number
    495216647325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,187 miles (+8,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    135756059025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,896 miles (+9,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    375331154480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,812 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    898056275015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,554 miles (+21,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    928894384045
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near legal limit

  18. Pass68,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    128095793439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU57 ADM

Does LU57 ADM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 ADM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU57 ADM?
The MOT on LU57 ADM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 ADM done?
LU57 ADM was recorded at 187,153 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,108 miles a year.
Has LU57 ADM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 ADM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LU57 ADM 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 LU57 ADM find?
LU57 ADM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 4 more.

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