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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L100 BSXMOT history

L100 BSX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 224,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L100 BSX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
224,647 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 BSX was last recorded at 224,647 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,619 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
10,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,647 miles
  • 2024 – 213,809 miles
  • 2023 – 207,610 miles
  • 2022 – 200,209 miles
  • 2021 – 192,071 miles
  • 2020 – 182,990 miles
  • 2019 – 171,725 miles
  • 2018 – 158,100 miles
  • 2017 – 144,038 miles
  • 2016 – 132,577 miles
  • 2015 – 121,303 miles
  • 2014 – 110,548 miles
  • 2013 – 96,779 miles
  • 2012 – 77,472 miles
  • 2011 – 65,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,647 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,647 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    224,647 miles
    Test number
    890557092605
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail224,619 miles (+10,810)4 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,619 miles
    Test number
    149325336482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever not moving (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass213,809 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    213,809 miles
    Test number
    386482741742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail213,691 miles (+6,081)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,691 miles
    Test number
    447518764956
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass207,610 miles (+361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    207,610 miles
    Test number
    146020879166
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail207,249 miles (+7,040)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,249 miles
    Test number
    205488335228
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  7. Pass200,209 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,209 miles
    Test number
    808291234599
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  8. Fail200,205 miles (+8,134)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,205 miles
    Test number
    311266117101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  9. Pass192,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    192,071 miles
    Test number
    814804087338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail192,071 miles (+46)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,071 miles
    Test number
    328290697145
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail192,025 miles (+9,035)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,025 miles
    Test number
    263415473308
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass182,990 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    182,990 miles
    Test number
    481625406415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail182,888 miles (+11,163)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,888 miles
    Test number
    182546819192
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass171,725 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,725 miles
    Test number
    484306788176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail171,693 miles (+13,593)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,693 miles
    Test number
    489662534885
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass158,100 miles (+14,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,100 miles
    Test number
    329955128091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,038 miles
    Test number
    693768636846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,038 miles (+11,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,038 miles
    Test number
    998908487264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass132,577 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,577 miles
    Test number
    467779550242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,303 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    326959495000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,548 miles (+13,769)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    346448294099
    • DangerousOsr tyre worn on very inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass96,779 miles (+19,307)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    776488893044
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Pass77,472 miles (+22)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    716148932083
    • DangerousHeadlight covers fitted reducing light output intensity
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFuel cooler damaged
    • NoteRear washer inop

  24. Fail77,450 miles (+11,627)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    785237632098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousHeadlight covers fitted reducing light output intensity
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFuel cooler damaged
    • NoteRear washer inop

  25. Pass65,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    145546941472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 BSX

Does L100 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 BSX is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L100 BSX?
The MOT on L100 BSX is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 BSX done?
L100 BSX was recorded at 224,647 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 10,709 miles a year.
Has L100 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 BSX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L100 BSX 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 L100 BSX find?
L100 BSX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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