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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L18 EEAMOT history

L18 EEA is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

L18 EEA red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
146,819 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EEA was last recorded at 146,819 miles on 6 May 2025, 10,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,430 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,389 miles
Average per year
7,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,819 miles
  • 2024 – 136,430 miles
  • 2023 – 129,971 miles
  • 2022 – 125,569 miles
  • 2020 – 120,142 miles
  • 2019 – 115,689 miles
  • 2018 – 105,974 miles
  • 2017 – 98,733 miles
  • 2016 – 93,099 miles
  • 2015 – 92,137 miles
  • 2014 – 86,808 miles
  • 2013 – 79,272 miles
  • 2012 – 65,683 miles
  • 2011 – 47,347 miles
  • 2010 – 42,130 miles
  • 2009 – 31,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,819 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,819 miles (+10,389)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,819 miles
    Test number
    550981744515
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,430 miles (+6,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,430 miles
    Test number
    711595198381
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,971 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    888856228007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,569 miles (+95)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,569 miles
    Test number
    242107733670
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,474 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    219745428163
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,142 miles (+4,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    475910074180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    145294521801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,689 miles (+9,715)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    284060242837
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass105,974 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    924624214505
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,972 miles (+7,239)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    355344423753
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,733 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    585613659921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass93,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    282105066754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,099 miles (+962)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    749363306362
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Fail92,137 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    286414995198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront side windows tinted.

  15. Pass92,137 miles (+5,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    375214695138
    • NoteFront side windows tinted.

  16. Pass86,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    199650674418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,808 miles (+7,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    258360074027
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail79,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,272 miles
    Test number
    317336363067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass79,272 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,272 miles
    Test number
    529506663091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,683 miles (+18,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    639084862127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,347 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    709948961197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,130 miles (+10,886)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    581673190220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,244 miles
    Test number
    930570599245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 EEA

Does L18 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 EEA expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 EEA?
The MOT on L18 EEA expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 EEA done?
L18 EEA was recorded at 146,819 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 7,432 miles a year.
Has L18 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EEA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 EEA 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 EEA find?
L18 EEA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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