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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

V18 LMAMOT history

V18 LMA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

V18 LMA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
224,704 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LMA was last recorded at 224,704 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 10,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,755 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,949 miles
Average per year
12,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,704 miles
  • 2022 – 213,755 miles
  • 2021 – 204,214 miles
  • 2020 – 200,169 miles
  • 2019 – 191,269 miles
  • 2018 – 176,484 miles
  • 2017 – 168,404 miles
  • 2016 – 159,845 miles
  • 2014 – 151,992 miles
  • 2013 – 141,354 miles
  • 2012 – 124,875 miles
  • 2011 – 92,304 miles
  • 2010 – 75,852 miles
  • 2009 – 53,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,704 miles (+10,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    224,704 miles
    Test number
    907251515382
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,755 miles
    Test number
    790842948715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail213,755 miles (+9,541)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,755 miles
    Test number
    985512833486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass204,214 miles (+4,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    204,214 miles
    Test number
    914370569600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass200,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,169 miles
    Test number
    390110139612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail200,169 miles (+8,900)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,169 miles
    Test number
    859579587225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass191,269 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    191,269 miles
    Test number
    347499078078
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail191,255 miles (+14,771)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,255 miles
    Test number
    455378456535
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass176,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,484 miles
    Test number
    636574775006
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Front Tyres Deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail176,484 miles (+8,080)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,484 miles
    Test number
    357471528802
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Front Tyres Deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass168,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,404 miles
    Test number
    890751616184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail168,403 miles (+8,558)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,403 miles
    Test number
    469093020610
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass159,845 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    987493811187
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail159,835 miles (+7,843)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,835 miles
    Test number
    276183705249
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass151,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,992 miles
    Test number
    407982454328
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail151,992 miles (+10,638)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,992 miles
    Test number
    638202354364
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass141,354 miles (+16,479)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,354 miles
    Test number
    426809033418
    • NoteChild seats fitted
    • NoteUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  18. Pass124,875 miles (+16,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    565222352354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,452 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    748126702070
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass108,452 miles (+16,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    916066402064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass92,304 miles (+16,452)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    948657201073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,852 miles (+22,637)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    913534910029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,215 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    271606109068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread
    • NoteSlightly uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Questions about V18 LMA

Does V18 LMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 LMA expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 LMA?
The MOT on V18 LMA expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 LMA done?
V18 LMA was recorded at 224,704 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 12,188 miles a year.
Has V18 LMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LMA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 LMA 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 V18 LMA find?
V18 LMA passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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