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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L18 TWCMOT history

L18 TWC is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L18 TWC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,253 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TWC was last recorded at 72,253 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 13,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,908 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,345 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,253 miles
  • 2025 – 58,908 miles
  • 2024 – 57,233 miles
  • 2023 – 51,433 miles
  • 2021 – 46,290 miles
  • 2020 – 44,158 miles
  • 2019 – 39,691 miles
  • 2018 – 35,785 miles
  • 2017 – 29,882 miles
  • 2016 – 21,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,253 miles (+13,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    821038573100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,908 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    889053734511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    637320355770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail57,233 miles (+5,800)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    396014192357
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    917488737934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,433 miles (+5,143)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    579024729618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass46,290 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    864519893681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,158 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    927919730029
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass39,691 miles (+3,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    822924238099
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,785 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,785 miles
    Test number
    348798174577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,882 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    107604369413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    567935106266
    • AdvisoryREAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 TWC

Does L18 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TWC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TWC?
The MOT on L18 TWC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TWC done?
L18 TWC was recorded at 72,253 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has L18 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TWC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 TWC 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 TWC find?
L18 TWC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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