Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L20 BYDMOT history
L20 BYD is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 147,479 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 BYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 BYD was last recorded at 147,479 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 16,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,894 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,585 miles
- Average per year
- 12,741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,479 miles
- 2024 – 130,894 miles
- 2023 – 106,286 miles
- 2022 – 94,805 miles
- 2021 – 85,789 miles
- 2020 – 74,618 miles
- 2019 – 62,235 miles
- 2018 – 51,846 miles
- 2017 – 39,454 miles
- 2016 – 29,232 miles
- 2015 – 18,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,479 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,479 miles (+16,585)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 147,479 miles
- Test number
- 851515672253
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass130,894 miles (+24,608)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 130,894 miles
- Test number
- 305074804102
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,286 miles (+11,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,286 miles
- Test number
- 266339984918
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,805 miles (+9,016)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 94,805 miles
- Test number
- 368417724095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,789 miles (+11,171)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,789 miles
- Test number
- 815306976199
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,618 miles (+12,383)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 74,618 miles
- Test number
- 804990975074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,235 miles
- Test number
- 331260408029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,235 miles (+10,389)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,235 miles
- Test number
- 789348591385
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
Pass51,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 51,846 miles
- Test number
- 272715012511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,846 miles (+12,392)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,846 miles
- Test number
- 981147108993
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,454 miles (+10,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,454 miles
- Test number
- 187665008199
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass29,232 miles (+10,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,232 miles
- Test number
- 121454623734
- AdvisoryFront and rear wipers smearing.
Pass18,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,591 miles
- Test number
- 506921834583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L20 BYD
- Does L20 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BYD is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L20 BYD?
- The MOT on L20 BYD is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 BYD done?
- L20 BYD was recorded at 147,479 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 12,741 miles a year.
- Has L20 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 BYD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on L20 BYD 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 L20 BYD find?
- L20 BYD passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; under tray fitted.
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