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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L18 MCVMOT history

L18 MCV is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L18 MCV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,261 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MCV was last recorded at 128,261 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,043 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,218 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,261 miles
  • 2025 – 122,043 miles
  • 2024 – 115,331 miles
  • 2023 – 110,437 miles
  • 2021 – 103,679 miles
  • 2020 – 96,402 miles
  • 2019 – 90,080 miles
  • 2018 – 83,092 miles
  • 2017 – 72,834 miles
  • 2016 – 69,749 miles
  • 2015 – 65,781 miles
  • 2014 – 58,096 miles
  • 2013 – 51,292 miles
  • 2012 – 42,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,261 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Pad warning wire damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,261 miles (+6,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,261 miles
    Test number
    650140351599
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass122,043 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    995798947348
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,043 miles (+6,712)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    933719446352
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,331 miles
    Test number
    687708694133
    • AdvisoryPad warning wire damaged

  5. Fail115,331 miles (+4,894)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,331 miles
    Test number
    309879585680
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning wire damaged

  6. Pass110,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    902432153430
    • AdvisoryFront Pad wire damaged

  7. Fail110,437 miles (+6,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    792867444010
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Pad wire damaged

  8. Pass103,679 miles (+7,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    146522497871
    • AdvisoryPad wearing indicator illuminated (orange) but brake pads new

  9. Pass96,402 miles (+6,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    530157578593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,080 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    811242830052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,092 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    447249675842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,834 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    853496891427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,749 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    215542574801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    912787601571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,780 miles (+7,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    570633094775
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass58,096 miles (+6,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    646755554281
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass51,292 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    595805453253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    338182942244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 MCV

Does L18 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MCV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MCV?
The MOT on L18 MCV is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MCV done?
L18 MCV was recorded at 128,261 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has L18 MCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MCV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MCV 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 MCV find?
L18 MCV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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