Can I ask a garage to delete an advisory from my MOT?

No. Once an MOT advisory is recorded, it becomes part of the DVSA digital history. A tester can only correct it if there was a clear clerical error and they submit evidence to DVSA.

How do I show that an advisory has been fixed?

Keep the invoice or photos of the repair. The old advisory stays on that test. A later MOT only adds a new result. It does not delete the earlier note.

Will advisories affect insurance or resale value?

Advisories are not a fail. Tyre, brake or corrosion notes still show work that may be needed later. They stay visible on the old test result.

Is It Legal to Remove Advisories from an MOT Test?

No. An advisory is part of that MOT result. Fixing the fault the next day does not delete it. Under GOV.UK guidance, a tester can only correct an entry that was recorded by mistake, and they have to send evidence to the DVSA.

Why Advisories Exist

An advisory means the tester saw something that is not a fail yet, but may need work before the next test. The MOT check shows advisories, passes and failures for a registration. It does not book a test, and it cannot delete an advisory.

Can Garages Remove Them?

A garage cannot delete an advisory because you ask. If the tester logged it by mistake, they submit a correction to the DVSA with evidence. Otherwise the note stays on that test.

Showing That Work Has Been Done

Because advisories remain visible, document the fix so future buyers can see progress. Keep:

Invoices for the part and labour.
Photos before and after the repair.
The later MOT result, which is a new test and does not remove the older advisory.

Buying a Car with Advisories

If a seller claims they have removed advisories, ask for the paperwork instead. Compare the MOT record with a mileage check and the common failure list to see whether the same item has been noted before. If you are unsure, have the car inspected before you buy.

Advisory Fix Checklist

Keep the invoice for the repair.
Photograph the part before and after, if you want a record.
A later pass does not wipe the advisory from the earlier test. Buyers can still see it on the MOT history.