Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L15 DCUMOT history
L15 DCU is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,158 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 DCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 DCU was last recorded at 79,158 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 7,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,716 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,442 miles
- Average per year
- 6,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,158 miles
- 2024 – 71,716 miles
- 2023 – 65,865 miles
- 2022 – 58,646 miles
- 2021 – 52,860 miles
- 2020 – 50,563 miles
- 2019 – 38,188 miles
- 2017 – 19,508 miles
- 2016 – 15,728 miles
- 2015 – 12,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,158 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,158 miles (+7,442)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,158 miles
- Test number
- 413651310550
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,716 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,716 miles
- Test number
- 278348919294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,716 miles (+5,851)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,716 miles
- Test number
- 232084925056
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,865 miles (+7,219)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 65,865 miles
- Test number
- 334955065169
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,646 miles (+5,786)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 58,646 miles
- Test number
- 683222724677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,860 miles (+2,297)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 52,860 miles
- Test number
- 703384837654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,563 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 50,563 miles
- Test number
- 929456574108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,503 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 50,503 miles
- Test number
- 802279817293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail50,503 miles (+12,315)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,503 miles
- Test number
- 184452230227
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass38,188 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,188 miles
- Test number
- 816188020062
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray, floor & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Fail38,188 miles (+8,261)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,188 miles
- Test number
- 555505352515
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray, floor & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Pass29,927 miles (+10,419)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 29,927 miles
- Test number
- 278472146524
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder tray, floor & sill covers fitted
Pass19,508 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 19,508 miles
- Test number
- 921176787891
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
- AdvisoryPlastic floor under trays fitted
Pass15,728 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 15,728 miles
- Test number
- 252031393792
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
Pass12,676 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 12,676 miles
- Test number
- 298975985495
- NoteNSF TYRE is close to legal limit (limit 1.6mm - act 3mm) and is wearing on the outter edge
Questions about L15 DCU
- Does L15 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DCU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L15 DCU?
- The MOT on L15 DCU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 DCU done?
- L15 DCU was recorded at 79,158 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
- Has L15 DCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 DCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L15 DCU 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 L15 DCU find?
- L15 DCU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.
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