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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

L18 CMOMOT history

L18 CMO is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L18 CMO white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
201,350 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CMO was last recorded at 201,350 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,341 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,350 miles
  • 2025 – 186,745 miles
  • 2024 – 177,475 miles
  • 2022 – 168,608 miles
  • 2021 – 162,435 miles
  • 2020 – 156,298 miles
  • 2019 – 148,425 miles
  • 2018 – 134,215 miles
  • 2017 – 126,256 miles
  • 2016 – 119,401 miles
  • 2015 – 112,497 miles
  • 2014 – 103,240 miles
  • 2013 – 90,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,350 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    201,350 miles
    Test number
    579113655091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail201,341 miles (+14,596)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,341 miles
    Test number
    757669673262
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - Tread worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - Tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass186,745 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,745 miles
    Test number
    511411611292
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail186,745 miles (+9,270)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,745 miles
    Test number
    700397615723
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass177,475 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,475 miles
    Test number
    328176835618
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail177,465 miles (+8,857)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,465 miles
    Test number
    628259163844
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass168,608 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,608 miles
    Test number
    127543838696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,435 miles (+6,137)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    915321620933
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected.
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn edge.

  9. Pass156,298 miles (+7,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,298 miles
    Test number
    881692306980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  10. Pass148,425 miles (+14,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,425 miles
    Test number
    301194877121
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks

  11. Pass134,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    229691108516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn both edges

  12. Fail134,215 miles (+7,959)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    290729076718
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn both edges

  13. Pass126,256 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,256 miles
    Test number
    349104659579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    762534890266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,401 miles (+6,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    127762847574
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass112,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    896682085022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,497 miles (+9,257)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    595722385017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass103,240 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    465884164059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,308 miles
    Test number
    596098823024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CMO

Does L18 CMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CMO is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CMO?
The MOT on L18 CMO is valid until 8 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 CMO done?
L18 CMO was recorded at 201,350 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,580 miles a year.
Has L18 CMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CMO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CMO 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 CMO find?
L18 CMO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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