Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc
L18 XALMOT history
L18 XAL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,125 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 99,125 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 XAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 20 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 XAL was last recorded at 99,125 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 9,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,133 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,992 miles
- Average per year
- 9,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,125 miles
- 2025 – 89,133 miles
- 2024 – 81,413 miles
- 2023 – 72,109 miles
- 2022 – 62,504 miles
- 2021 – 51,508 miles
- 2020 – 43,666 miles
- 2019 – 36,594 miles
- 2018 – 28,057 miles
- 2017 – 18,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on dashboard
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,125 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 99,125 miles
- Test number
- 113580778473
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,125 miles (+9,992)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,125 miles
- Test number
- 279654365155
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,133 miles (+7,720)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 89,133 miles
- Test number
- 851340397871
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,413 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 81,413 miles
- Test number
- 614685189156
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on dashboard
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail81,403 miles (+9,294)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,403 miles
- Test number
- 521767661742
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on dashboard
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass72,109 miles (+9,605)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 72,109 miles
- Test number
- 635664864552
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,504 miles (+10,996)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 62,504 miles
- Test number
- 602208521170
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,508 miles (+7,842)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 51,508 miles
- Test number
- 877316364616
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass43,666 miles (+7,072)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 43,666 miles
- Test number
- 939563504246
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,594 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 36,594 miles
- Test number
- 516190749099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass28,057 miles (+9,346)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,057 miles
- Test number
- 278549445558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,711 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 18,711 miles
- Test number
- 496075840876
- AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight splitting in both front wishbone rear bushes
Questions about L18 XAL
- Does L18 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XAL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 XAL?
- The MOT on L18 XAL is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 XAL done?
- L18 XAL was recorded at 99,125 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 9,156 miles a year.
- Has L18 XAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 XAL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 XAL 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 XAL find?
- L18 XAL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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