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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L1 TBKMOT history

L1 TBK is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

L1 TBK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
116,859 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TBK was last recorded at 116,859 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,558 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
6,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,859 miles
  • 2024 – 112,664 miles
  • 2023 – 109,769 miles
  • 2021 – 103,836 miles
  • 2020 – 98,657 miles
  • 2019 – 95,264 miles
  • 2018 – 88,031 miles
  • 2017 – 80,556 miles
  • 2016 – 73,754 miles
  • 2015 – 65,898 miles
  • 2014 – 57,639 miles
  • 2013 – 49,760 miles
  • 2012 – 40,705 miles
  • 2011 – 30,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,859 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal n/s/r in diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,859 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    294986836223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail116,558 miles (+3,894)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    139027573182
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,664 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    924799353014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,769 miles (+5,933)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    166802074833
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass103,836 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    771921756005
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal n/s/r in diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,833 miles (+5,176)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    357243864088
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal n/s/r in diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    822773234875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,657 miles (+3,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    662226342256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass95,264 miles (+7,233)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    105769958105
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,031 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    213713201172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    454067265430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,556 miles (+6,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    848049286940
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass73,754 miles (+7,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    842851185976
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,898 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    389540115239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,639 miles (+7,879)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    465281994198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight cut nsr tyre wall
    • NoteSlight cut osf tyre and wearing on edge

  16. Pass49,760 miles (+9,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    469653093186
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  17. Pass40,705 miles (+10,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    537212712295
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass30,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    749373611292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TBK

Does L1 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 TBK expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 TBK?
The MOT on L1 TBK expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 TBK done?
L1 TBK was recorded at 116,859 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 6,348 miles a year.
Has L1 TBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TBK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 TBK 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 TBK find?
L1 TBK passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall; offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall.

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