Audi A3
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
L13 NBCMOT history
L13 NBC is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 151,333 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 NBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 22 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 NBC was last recorded at 151,333 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,277 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 7,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,333 miles
- 2025 – 137,363 miles
- 2024 – 133,486 miles
- 2023 – 120,382 miles
- 2022 – 105,841 miles
- 2021 – 82,218 miles
- 2020 – 80,724 miles
- 2019 – 77,990 miles
- 2018 – 75,026 miles
- 2017 – 72,385 miles
- 2016 – 67,529 miles
- 2015 – 62,546 miles
- 2014 – 57,863 miles
- 2013 – 50,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,333 miles
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a series of shallow cuts around the circumference of inner sidewall.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit cover damaged/cracked.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,333 miles (+56)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 151,333 miles
- Test number
- 842408656171
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a series of shallow cuts around the circumference of inner sidewall.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit cover damaged/cracked.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,277 miles (+13,914)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,277 miles
- Test number
- 993210369659
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a series of shallow cuts around the circumference of inner sidewall.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit cover damaged/cracked.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,363 miles (+3,877)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 137,363 miles
- Test number
- 262795474976
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both inner lens's (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,486 miles (+61)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 133,486 miles
- Test number
- 573092148407
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,425 miles (+13,043)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,425 miles
- Test number
- 302564185521
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 120,382 miles
- Test number
- 229872342256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,381 miles (+14,540)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,381 miles
- Test number
- 579220597079
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,841 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 105,841 miles
- Test number
- 591398697902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on max 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,841 miles (+23,623)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,841 miles
- Test number
- 301864182450
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on max 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,218 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,218 miles
- Test number
- 940760466914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,724 miles (+2,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,724 miles
- Test number
- 706393401070
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,990 miles (+2,964)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,990 miles
- Test number
- 668502871188
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,026 miles (+2,641)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 75,026 miles
- Test number
- 263517505570
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing and cracking in the tread
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has abnormal wear
Pass72,385 miles (+4,856)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 72,385 miles
- Test number
- 918167606600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,529 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 67,529 miles
- Test number
- 152620134543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,546 miles (+4,683)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,546 miles
- Test number
- 228337055047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,863 miles (+7,779)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,863 miles
- Test number
- 716688354002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 50,084 miles
- Test number
- 387358353076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 NBC
- Does L13 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NBC is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 NBC?
- The MOT on L13 NBC is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 NBC done?
- L13 NBC was recorded at 151,333 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
- Has L13 NBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 NBC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 NBC 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 L13 NBC find?
- L13 NBC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.
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