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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V686 LGHMOT history

V686 LGH is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
82,984 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 LGH was last recorded at 82,984 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2006: 37,839 miles, lower than 48,521 miles on 23 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,874 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
2,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,984 miles
  • 2020 – 82,824 miles
  • 2017 – 82,811 miles
  • 2015 – 82,039 miles
  • 2014 – 77,655 miles
  • 2013 – 69,457 miles
  • 2012 – 59,289 miles
  • 2011 – 50,996 miles
  • 2010 – 50,067 miles
  • 2009 – 46,540 miles
  • 2007 – 41,523 miles
  • 2006 – 37,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Damage nearside rear lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    680643425608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,984 miles (+110)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    627483825085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail82,874 miles (+50)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    530427397321
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not attached to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not attached to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light lens damaged

  4. Pass82,824 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    644622962089
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryDamage nearside rear lamp

  5. Fail82,819 miles (+8)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,819 miles
    Test number
    354049846177
    • MajorEmissions not tested no revs (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusted due to standing
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryDamage nearside rear lamp

  6. Pass82,811 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,811 miles
    Test number
    421726182809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit cracked .
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail82,809 miles (+770)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    262514289667
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit cracked .
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass82,039 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,039 miles
    Test number
    493313559312
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail81,937 miles (+4,282)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    188536392249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail77,655 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,655 miles
    Test number
    478105244290
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp slightly damaged
    • NoteAir bag light flickered on out of sequence and the removed from view
    • NoteWasher fluid level low

  11. Pass77,655 miles (+8,198)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,655 miles
    Test number
    729995344200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp slightly damaged
    • NoteAir bag light flickered on out of sequence and the removed from view
    • NoteWasher fluid level low

  12. Pass69,457 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    937063403179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail69,314 miles (+10,025)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    629266093076
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    146294672490
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail59,289 miles (+8,293)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    376464672045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass50,996 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    119257051030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,067 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    490774660054
    • NoteNearside front steering rack gaiter clip loose

  18. Fail50,057 miles (+3,517)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    782093060061
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack gaiter clip loose

  19. Pass46,540 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    781338349062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,523 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    782714067200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,839 miles (-10,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    721096736223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,521 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,521 miles
    Test number
    301725636274
    • FailureInner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWhen braking knocking noise evident also through steering

Questions about V686 LGH

Does V686 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 LGH expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 LGH?
The MOT on V686 LGH expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 LGH done?
V686 LGH was recorded at 82,984 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 2,206 miles a year.
Has V686 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 LGH has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V686 LGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V686 LGH find?
V686 LGH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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