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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L18 YWSMOT history

L18 YWS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

L18 YWS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
144,551 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YWS was last recorded at 144,551 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 13,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,481 miles · 29 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
13,070 miles
Average per year
10,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,551 miles
  • 2020 – 131,481 miles
  • 2019 – 124,151 miles
  • 2018 – 114,731 miles
  • 2017 – 102,809 miles
  • 2016 – 91,694 miles
  • 2015 – 80,475 miles
  • 2014 – 68,535 miles
  • 2013 – 56,955 miles
  • 2012 – 47,344 miles
  • 2011 – 35,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,551 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    844169690070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,550 miles (+13,069)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    711390907720
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,481 miles (+7,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,481 miles
    Test number
    564348456438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

  4. Pass124,151 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,151 miles
    Test number
    557539550635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,731 miles (+11,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,731 miles
    Test number
    836059781139
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass102,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    698555007113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,809 miles (+11,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    324267814036
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass91,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    686699598295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail91,694 miles (+11,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    622266416766
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass80,475 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    677868685168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,472 miles (+11,937)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    818563185122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass68,535 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    249286174137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail68,488 miles (+11,533)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    846625374171
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass56,955 miles (+9,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    746319563116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,344 miles (+11,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    216499672455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,475 miles
    Test number
    628071671154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YWS

Does L18 YWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 YWS expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 YWS?
The MOT on L18 YWS expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 YWS done?
L18 YWS was recorded at 144,551 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
Has L18 YWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YWS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 YWS 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 YWS find?
L18 YWS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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