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Audi A3

Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LX07 VTJMOT history

LX07 VTJ is a purple diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LX07 VTJ purple Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,489 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VTJ was last recorded at 195,489 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 14,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,674 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,815 miles
Average per year
10,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,489 miles
  • 2024 – 180,674 miles
  • 2023 – 167,874 miles
  • 2022 – 148,860 miles
  • 2021 – 132,894 miles
  • 2020 – 114,584 miles
  • 2019 – 97,291 miles
  • 2018 – 85,146 miles
  • 2017 – 73,427 miles
  • 2016 – 62,286 miles
  • 2015 – 56,718 miles
  • 2014 – 48,058 miles
  • 2013 – 41,649 miles
  • 2012 – 37,335 miles
  • 2011 – 32,806 miles
  • 2010 – 27,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,489 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,489 miles
    Test number
    184515852474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail195,489 miles (+14,815)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,489 miles
    Test number
    933235154922
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,674 miles (+12,800)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,674 miles
    Test number
    169642861119
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,874 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,874 miles
    Test number
    831227048340
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,874 miles (+19,014)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,874 miles
    Test number
    242945709398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,860 miles (+15,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    820138386386
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,894 miles (+18,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,894 miles
    Test number
    857638985485
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,584 miles (+17,293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,584 miles
    Test number
    916354639488
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    408310762113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,291 miles (+12,145)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    236651024454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass85,146 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    850716039519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Fail85,005 miles (+11,578)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    849659427820
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass73,427 miles (+11,141)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,427 miles
    Test number
    881505375947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  14. Pass62,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    445082928662
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

  15. Fail62,286 miles (+5,568)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    798605166637
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

  16. Pass56,718 miles (+8,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    633786440104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear caliper slightly binding

  17. Pass48,058 miles (+6,409)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    218672164261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass41,649 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,649 miles
    Test number
    818766663223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,335 miles (+4,529)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    856228762253
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,806 miles (+4,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,806 miles
    Test number
    537899951280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    850644870284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,834 miles (+4,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    892361470208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    783074260032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX07 VTJ

Does LX07 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VTJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VTJ?
The MOT on LX07 VTJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 VTJ done?
LX07 VTJ was recorded at 195,489 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,930 miles a year.
Has LX07 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VTJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX07 VTJ 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 LX07 VTJ find?
LX07 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn curved arm console bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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