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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L18 ARUMOT history

L18 ARU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 102,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L18 ARU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,668 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ARU was last recorded at 102,668 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,040 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,628 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,668 miles
  • 2024 – 97,040 miles
  • 2023 – 91,536 miles
  • 2022 – 85,838 miles
  • 2021 – 81,598 miles
  • 2020 – 78,604 miles
  • 2019 – 72,412 miles
  • 2018 – 67,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,668 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    990669864810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,040 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,040 miles
    Test number
    476970297344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,536 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    641966449238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,838 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    522345214103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,598 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    979976952175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass78,604 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    906497156786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    227890425304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail72,412 miles (+4,711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    580332812381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    969800912820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ARU

Does L18 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ARU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 ARU?
The MOT on L18 ARU is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ARU done?
L18 ARU was recorded at 102,668 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has L18 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ARU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 ARU 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 ARU find?
L18 ARU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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