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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

L1 JDRMOT history

L1 JDR is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,645 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 JDR was last recorded at 108,645 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,991 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
3,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,645 miles
  • 2025 – 105,991 miles
  • 2024 – 103,561 miles
  • 2023 – 101,374 miles
  • 2022 – 98,989 miles
  • 2021 – 96,644 miles
  • 2020 – 93,664 miles
  • 2019 – 90,729 miles
  • 2018 – 86,758 miles
  • 2017 – 83,741 miles
  • 2016 – 80,503 miles
  • 2015 – 77,593 miles
  • 2014 – 73,926 miles
  • 2013 – 70,484 miles
  • 2012 – 67,478 miles
  • 2011 – 63,376 miles
  • 2010 – 58,514 miles
  • 2009 – 54,179 miles
  • 2008 – 48,941 miles
  • 2007 – 44,511 miles
  • 2006 – 39,138 miles
  • 2005 – 35,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,645 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Damage to lip on off side outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,645 miles (+2,654)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    935664248355
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass105,991 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,991 miles
    Test number
    699212216677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,561 miles (+2,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    994979019731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear beam slightly corroded

  4. Pass101,374 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,374 miles
    Test number
    858208645376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,989 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    759150682625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,644 miles (+2,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    715727515886
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCoolent leak

  7. Pass93,664 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    954775224911
    • AdvisoryDamage to lip on off side outer sill

  8. Fail93,658 miles (+2,929)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    468119529366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDamage to lip on off side outer sill

  9. Pass90,729 miles (+3,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,729 miles
    Test number
    272008881013
    • AdvisorySlight uneven wear near side rear tyre

  10. Pass86,758 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    589774081205
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass83,741 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    428278722048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,503 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    849206587528
    • AdvisoryALL brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger missing,

  13. Pass77,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    754719951934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,590 miles (+3,664)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    689500926575
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Fail73,926 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    438197304360
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCharacher incarrectly spaced

  16. Pass73,926 miles (+3,442)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    555337404350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCharacher incarrectly spaced

  17. Pass70,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    375145513332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,483 miles (+3,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    429665613491
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass67,478 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    566434732385
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass63,376 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    215782231315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,514 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    620532340382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,179 miles (+5,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    482595739370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass48,941 miles (+4,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    434489228440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass44,511 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    581261747331
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,138 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,138 miles
    Test number
    993408336377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,099 miles
    Test number
    553655935387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 JDR

Does L1 JDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JDR is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 JDR?
The MOT on L1 JDR is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 JDR done?
L1 JDR was recorded at 108,645 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,530 miles a year.
Has L1 JDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JDR has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 JDR 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 L1 JDR find?
L1 JDR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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