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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L15 UDOMOT history

L15 UDO is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 263,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L15 UDO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
263,796 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 UDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L15 UDO was last recorded at 263,796 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 12,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,280 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,516 miles
Average per year
16,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,796 miles
  • 2025 – 251,280 miles
  • 2024 – 235,819 miles
  • 2023 – 223,023 miles
  • 2022 – 204,573 miles
  • 2021 – 184,122 miles
  • 2020 – 175,619 miles
  • 2019 – 164,658 miles
  • 2018 – 150,197 miles
  • 2017 – 119,040 miles
  • 2016 – 93,595 miles
  • 2015 – 63,708 miles
  • 2014 – 47,009 miles
  • 2013 – 35,728 miles
  • 2012 – 25,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail263,796 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Emissions to clean to read

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail263,796 miles (+12,516)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,796 miles
    Test number
    525598423133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  2. Pass251,280 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    251,280 miles
    Test number
    415167972354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail251,276 miles (+15,457)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,276 miles
    Test number
    461408025338
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass235,819 miles (+12,796)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    235,819 miles
    Test number
    494871854608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass223,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    223,023 miles
    Test number
    790207057951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail223,023 miles (+18,450)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,023 miles
    Test number
    210605157502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass204,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    204,573 miles
    Test number
    993478897949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail204,573 miles (+20,451)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,573 miles
    Test number
    678896948599
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass184,122 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    184,122 miles
    Test number
    418202043981
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  10. Fail184,104 miles (+8,485)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,104 miles
    Test number
    666838242810
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  11. Pass175,619 miles (+10,961)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,619 miles
    Test number
    204759561423
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass164,658 miles (+14,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,658 miles
    Test number
    530664007397
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read.

  13. Pass150,197 miles (+31,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,197 miles
    Test number
    309912383848
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryEmmissions too low for print out

  14. Pass119,040 miles (+25,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    899008598583
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to obtain printout

  15. Pass93,595 miles (+29,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    923130096652
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to obtain printout

  16. Pass63,708 miles (+16,699)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    676133725024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,009 miles (+11,281)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    658812844066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass35,728 miles (+10,697)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,728 miles
    Test number
    738884643023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    987354752068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 UDO

Does L15 UDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 UDO is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 UDO?
The MOT on L15 UDO is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 UDO done?
L15 UDO was recorded at 263,796 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 16,270 miles a year.
Has L15 UDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 UDO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 UDO 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 UDO find?
L15 UDO failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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