Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L18 LFHMOT history
L18 LFH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 167,259 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 LFH was last recorded at 167,259 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,697 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,562 miles
- Average per year
- 8,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,259 miles
- 2025 – 160,697 miles
- 2024 – 154,951 miles
- 2023 – 149,341 miles
- 2022 – 141,563 miles
- 2021 – 135,842 miles
- 2020 – 131,599 miles
- 2019 – 129,882 miles
- 2018 – 127,017 miles
- 2017 – 122,266 miles
- 2016 – 118,122 miles
- 2015 – 117,172 miles
- 2014 – 103,722 miles
- 2013 – 76,198 miles
- 2012 – 52,237 miles
- 2011 – 40,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,259 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,259 miles (+6,562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 167,259 miles
- Test number
- 649390386491
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,697 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 160,697 miles
- Test number
- 690900876342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,951 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 154,951 miles
- Test number
- 697650089518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,341 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 149,341 miles
- Test number
- 919001068572
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,341 miles (+7,778)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,341 miles
- Test number
- 419361204219
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,563 miles (+5,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 141,563 miles
- Test number
- 937204110593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,842 miles (+4,243)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 135,842 miles
- Test number
- 478494335445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,599 miles (+1,717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 131,599 miles
- Test number
- 928896485861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,882 miles (+136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,882 miles
- Test number
- 617944952089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail129,746 miles (+2,729)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,746 miles
- Test number
- 307587378341
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,017 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 127,017 miles
- Test number
- 241323140204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor clearing performance
Pass122,266 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 122,266 miles
- Test number
- 139652097552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,122 miles (+950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 118,122 miles
- Test number
- 428907208655
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass117,172 miles (+13,450)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,172 miles
- Test number
- 200190874223
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
Pass103,722 miles (+27,524)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 103,722 miles
- Test number
- 146041154185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,198 miles (+23,961)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,198 miles
- Test number
- 889613373099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEML on
- NoteO/s/r brake binding
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass52,237 miles (+11,824)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,237 miles
- Test number
- 709453572002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,413 miles
- Test number
- 945789641010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 LFH
- Does L18 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LFH is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LFH?
- The MOT on L18 LFH is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 LFH done?
- L18 LFH was recorded at 167,259 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
- Has L18 LFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LFH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 LFH 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 LFH find?
- L18 LFH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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