Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LX07 ULMMOT history
LX07 ULM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 187,180 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX07 ULM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX07 ULM was last recorded at 187,180 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2013: 84,209 miles, lower than 669,523 miles on 25 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 187,170 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 10,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,180 miles
- 2024 – 178,898 miles
- 2023 – 172,778 miles
- 2022 – 159,464 miles
- 2021 – 141,979 miles
- 2020 – 127,041 miles
- 2019 – 110,171 miles
- 2018 – 109,370 miles
- 2017 – 105,433 miles
- 2016 – 101,417 miles
- 2015 – 97,879 miles
- 2014 – 93,157 miles
- 2013 – 84,227 miles
- 2012 – 669,523 miles
- 2011 – 41,879 miles
- 2010 – 23,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,180 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting and clip missing nearside outer
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,180 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 187,180 miles
- Test number
- 753998293032
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
Fail187,170 miles (+8,272)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,170 miles
- Test number
- 675255213640
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
Pass178,898 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 178,898 miles
- Test number
- 842293315670
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting and clip missing nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,898 miles (+6,120)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,898 miles
- Test number
- 214327383544
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting and clip missing nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,778 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 172,778 miles
- Test number
- 206806454168
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail172,778 miles (+13,314)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,778 miles
- Test number
- 498393818050
- MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass159,464 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 159,464 miles
- Test number
- 173939433352
- AdvisoryN/s cv gaiter slightly split
Fail159,464 miles (+17,485)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,464 miles
- Test number
- 301310832159
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s cv gaiter slightly split
Pass141,979 miles (+14,938)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 141,979 miles
- Test number
- 297128932434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,041 miles (+16,870)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,041 miles
- Test number
- 499010574247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 110,171 miles
- Test number
- 308391045517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,171 miles (+801)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,171 miles
- Test number
- 557071528138
- DangerousNearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,370 miles (+3,937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 109,370 miles
- Test number
- 860139899034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass105,433 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 105,433 miles
- Test number
- 143956877266
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,417 miles (+3,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 101,417 miles
- Test number
- 749114707208
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass97,879 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,879 miles
- Test number
- 992552067922
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass93,157 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 395017494206
- NoteOffside Rear Tyre Worn On Inside Edge
Fail93,157 miles (+8,930)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 329897194473
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteRear Tyres Worn On Inside Edge
Pass84,227 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 84,227 miles
- Test number
- 645404283277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,209 miles (-585,314)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,209 miles
- Test number
- 175383183225
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass669,523 miles (+627,644)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 669,523 miles
- Test number
- 418749192212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,879 miles (+18,458)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 41,879 miles
- Test number
- 997191291208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 23,421 miles
- Test number
- 582987700392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX07 ULM
- Does LX07 ULM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX07 ULM expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX07 ULM?
- The MOT on LX07 ULM expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX07 ULM done?
- LX07 ULM was recorded at 187,180 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 10,969 miles a year.
- Has LX07 ULM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX07 ULM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX07 ULM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX07 ULM find?
- LX07 ULM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive; rear rear suspension heavily corroded.
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