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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L13 TCMMOT history

L13 TCM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

L13 TCM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
161,541 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TCM was last recorded at 161,541 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 7,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,463 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,078 miles
Average per year
9,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,541 miles
  • 2021 – 154,463 miles
  • 2020 – 140,300 miles
  • 2019 – 132,123 miles
  • 2018 – 121,662 miles
  • 2017 – 109,564 miles
  • 2016 – 100,386 miles
  • 2015 – 95,034 miles
  • 2014 – 84,375 miles
  • 2013 – 71,372 miles
  • 2012 – 57,816 miles
  • 2011 – 45,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired has restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,541 miles (+7,078)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,541 miles
    Test number
    395362384052
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired has restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass154,463 miles (+14,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,463 miles
    Test number
    865159563042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,300 miles
    Test number
    110730566263
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail140,300 miles (+8,177)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,300 miles
    Test number
    646052943575
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass132,123 miles (+10,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,123 miles
    Test number
    130925507064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes/ both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body slight corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass121,662 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,662 miles
    Test number
    466181479132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail121,659 miles (+12,095)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,659 miles
    Test number
    167339066410
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass109,564 miles (+9,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    354905466787
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass100,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    275613547514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,386 miles (+5,352)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    215385965235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass95,034 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,034 miles
    Test number
    697521976895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,375 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    427846864294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,826 miles (+10,454)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    849703564006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    147046163455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,372 miles (+13,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    216455163009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,816 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,816 miles
    Test number
    567867342035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    889239241024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 TCM

Does L13 TCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 TCM expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 TCM?
The MOT on L13 TCM expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 TCM done?
L13 TCM was recorded at 161,541 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 9,900 miles a year.
Has L13 TCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TCM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L13 TCM 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 TCM find?
L13 TCM passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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