AUDI A3 LO02FAB has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2002 AUDI A3 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,405 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 15:28.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

LO02FAB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 2027130,405 MI
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2026130,405 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20253RD JANUARY 2026129,723 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202324TH NOVEMBER 2024129,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202224TH NOVEMBER 2023122,464 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 2022122,464 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202124TH NOVEMBER 2022117,042 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202024TH NOVEMBER 2021104,166 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2020104,150 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  12. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  13. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Unable To Hold Revs At Correct Speed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201918TH NOVEMBER 2020102,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2019102,730 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Service Light On
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Low
  14. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Engine Oil To Low (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201818TH NOVEMBER 201997,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Traction Control Light On
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201897,596 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front All Position Lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  12. ADVISORY - Traction Control Light On
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 201713TH NOVEMBER 201891,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Recommend Attension (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201613TH NOVEMBER 201785,804 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201515TH DECEMBER 201680,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 201580,231 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201415TH DECEMBER 201575,805 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 201475,805 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  3. FAIL - Passenger's Airbag Obviously Defective (5.4.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201315TH DECEMBER 201469,658 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201215TH DECEMBER 201362,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201115TH DECEMBER 201255,758 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201015TH DECEMBER 201151,326 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 200915TH DECEMBER 201041,751 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20087TH DECEMBER 200933,880 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 200833,879 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 200725TH OCTOBER 200825,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20062ND AUGUST 200722,869 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 200622,629 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High When The Centre Of The Headlamp Is Below 850mm From The Ground (1.6.b2)
PASSED30TH JUNE 200529TH JUNE 200618,965 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LO02FAB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

LO02FAB MOT Comments

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LO02FAB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,405 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,434 miles

LO02FAB FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration LO02FAB was manufactured on Friday 19th July 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 130,405 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 5,434 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LO02FAB has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 29 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does LO02FAB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 LO02FAB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LO02FAB Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 LO02FAB does have Tax. Read more

When does LO02FAB Tax expire?

The current Tax for LO02FAB will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LO02FAB MOT expire?

The current MOT for LO02FAB will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Read more

When did LO02FAB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LO02FAB was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 15:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LO02FAB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for LO02FAB we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LO02FAB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for LO02FAB we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LO02FAB?

LO02FAB is registered as a 2002 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has LO02FAB done?

The odometer reading for LO02FAB at the last MOT in February 2026 was 130,405 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,434 miles per year. Read more

How old is LO02FAB?

The vehicle LO02FAB was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th July 2002. Read more

What colour is LO02FAB?

The official colour of LO02FAB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LO02FAB have?

LO02FAB has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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