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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L18 ALBMOT history

L18 ALB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 26,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L18 ALB grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
26,295 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ALB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ALB was last recorded at 26,295 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,052 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,243 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,295 miles
  • 2024 – 24,052 miles
  • 2023 – 21,854 miles
  • 2022 – 19,697 miles
  • 2021 – 17,334 miles
  • 2020 – 15,119 miles
  • 2019 – 13,316 miles
  • 2018 – 10,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 6 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,295 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    179928220082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,052 miles (+2,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    24,052 miles
    Test number
    116098594962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass21,854 miles (+2,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    360870498058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass19,697 miles (+2,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,697 miles
    Test number
    383982100558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass17,334 miles (+2,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    712796715654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass15,119 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    924667767765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,316 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,316 miles
    Test number
    454576151873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    10,433 miles
    Test number
    879832058327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ALB

Does L18 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ALB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 ALB?
The MOT on L18 ALB is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ALB done?
L18 ALB was recorded at 26,295 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has L18 ALB ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 ALB has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 ALB 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 ALB find?
L18 ALB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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