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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc

LX57 PYPMOT history

LX57 PYP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LX57 PYP black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,268 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 PYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX57 PYP was last recorded at 142,268 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 10,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,259 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,009 miles
Average per year
7,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,268 miles
  • 2025 – 132,259 miles
  • 2024 – 125,406 miles
  • 2023 – 119,200 miles
  • 2022 – 114,645 miles
  • 2021 – 106,853 miles
  • 2020 – 102,658 miles
  • 2019 – 96,942 miles
  • 2018 – 84,345 miles
  • 2017 – 66,560 miles
  • 2016 – 58,419 miles
  • 2015 – 49,381 miles
  • 2013 – 39,050 miles
  • 2012 – 30,129 miles
  • 2011 – 27,095 miles
  • 2010 – 22,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Damage around vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,268 miles
    Test number
    260690690664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,268 miles (+10,009)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,268 miles
    Test number
    119555416542
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,259 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    428231182825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,258 miles (+6,852)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,258 miles
    Test number
    191260046038
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,406 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,406 miles
    Test number
    200169108214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,200 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,200 miles
    Test number
    598995477856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,645 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    468827970205
    • AdvisoryDamage around vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,645 miles (+7,792)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    729677086914
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim insecure /protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage around vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,853 miles (+4,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    912971395440
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper broken

  10. Pass102,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    301984767247
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm broken

  11. Fail102,657 miles (+5,715)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,657 miles
    Test number
    786057986419
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm broken

  12. Pass96,942 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    653213575762
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail96,942 miles (+12,597)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    876114882773
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level light on dash

  14. Pass84,345 miles (+17,785)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    692214683238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    600673743488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,560 miles (+8,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    646889340145
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass58,419 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    120748645908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,381 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,381 miles
    Test number
    178149015170
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,381 miles (+10,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,381 miles
    Test number
    436219415173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,050 miles (+8,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,050 miles
    Test number
    589390543323
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass30,129 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    398193352357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,095 miles (+4,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,095 miles
    Test number
    175061441304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,422 miles
    Test number
    400132470267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail22,422 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,422 miles
    Test number
    514532570211
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX57 PYP

Does LX57 PYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX57 PYP is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX57 PYP?
The MOT on LX57 PYP is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX57 PYP done?
LX57 PYP was recorded at 142,268 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
Has LX57 PYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 PYP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX57 PYP 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 LX57 PYP find?
LX57 PYP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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