Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L18 MAYMOT history
L18 MAY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,254 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MAY was last recorded at 122,254 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,466 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 788 miles
- Average per year
- 7,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,254 miles
- 2025 – 121,466 miles
- 2024 – 120,920 miles
- 2023 – 117,098 miles
- 2022 – 105,474 miles
- 2021 – 95,876 miles
- 2020 – 87,645 miles
- 2019 – 79,421 miles
- 2018 – 70,238 miles
- 2017 – 61,136 miles
- 2016 – 51,957 miles
- 2015 – 41,783 miles
- 2014 – 31,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,254 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,254 miles (+788)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,254 miles
- Test number
- 447118754243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass121,466 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,466 miles
- Test number
- 915058391625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Fail121,464 miles (+544)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,464 miles
- Test number
- 697071627476
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass120,920 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,920 miles
- Test number
- 356448574923
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers ands under trays fitted
Fail120,919 miles (+3,821)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,919 miles
- Test number
- 268484910734
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers ands under trays fitted
Pass117,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 117,098 miles
- Test number
- 653267065857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,082 miles (+11,608)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,082 miles
- Test number
- 645477921326
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,474 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,474 miles
- Test number
- 685274618366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,456 miles (+9,580)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,456 miles
- Test number
- 534382165753
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,876 miles (+8,231)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,876 miles
- Test number
- 759338461109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,645 miles (+8,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 87,645 miles
- Test number
- 765951863031
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass79,421 miles (+9,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,421 miles
- Test number
- 234746625988
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,238 miles (+9,102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,238 miles
- Test number
- 491270045743
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass61,136 miles (+9,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,136 miles
- Test number
- 509646483472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,957 miles (+10,174)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,957 miles
- Test number
- 340313044880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,783 miles (+10,748)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 41,783 miles
- Test number
- 943510005128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,035 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 31,035 miles
- Test number
- 615167264299
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L18 MAY
- Does L18 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MAY?
- The MOT on L18 MAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 MAY done?
- L18 MAY was recorded at 122,254 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
- Has L18 MAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MAY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 MAY 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 MAY find?
- L18 MAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 3 more.
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