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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L18 ABVMOT history

L18 ABV is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L18 ABV blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,315 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ABV
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
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ABV was last recorded at 173,315 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,313 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,315 miles
  • 2025 – 171,024 miles
  • 2024 – 166,550 miles
  • 2023 – 161,647 miles
  • 2022 – 157,421 miles
  • 2021 – 152,928 miles
  • 2020 – 149,031 miles
  • 2019 – 133,270 miles
  • 2018 – 114,407 miles
  • 2017 – 97,533 miles
  • 2016 – 82,816 miles
  • 2015 – 69,875 miles
  • 2014 – 58,426 miles
  • 2013 – 48,231 miles
  • 2012 – 42,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,315 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,315 miles
    Test number
    507018411656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,313 miles (+2,289)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,313 miles
    Test number
    199641078438
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,024 miles (+4,474)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,024 miles
    Test number
    169871802994
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,550 miles (+4,903)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,550 miles
    Test number
    609462646427
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass161,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,647 miles
    Test number
    478495151651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,647 miles (+4,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,647 miles
    Test number
    683353169527
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass157,421 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    684255311469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,928 miles (+3,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,928 miles
    Test number
    852448459023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,031 miles (+15,761)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    175553394222
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,270 miles (+18,863)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,270 miles
    Test number
    203967609521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    369610262917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,407 miles (+16,874)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    663779450465
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass97,533 miles (+14,717)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    747929644040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,816 miles (+12,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    101910208767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass69,875 miles (+11,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    547384325267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass58,426 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    428077114295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,231 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    997871533206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,492 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    618075142314
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres close too wear bars

Questions about L18 ABV

Does L18 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ABV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 ABV?
The MOT on L18 ABV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ABV done?
L18 ABV was recorded at 173,315 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has L18 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ABV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 ABV 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 L18 ABV find?
L18 ABV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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