Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L21 KCEMOT history
L21 KCE is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 157,052 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 KCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 KCE was last recorded at 157,052 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 7,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,640 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,412 miles
- Average per year
- 7,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,052 miles
- 2025 – 149,640 miles
- 2024 – 148,571 miles
- 2022 – 143,931 miles
- 2021 – 135,182 miles
- 2020 – 131,077 miles
- 2019 – 125,188 miles
- 2018 – 118,115 miles
- 2017 – 112,475 miles
- 2016 – 103,519 miles
- 2015 – 92,775 miles
- 2014 – 82,562 miles
- 2013 – 69,969 miles
- 2012 – 47,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,052 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,052 miles (+7,412)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 157,052 miles
- Test number
- 502297331042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass149,640 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 149,640 miles
- Test number
- 345769239644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,640 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,640 miles
- Test number
- 670032914930
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,571 miles (+4,640)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 148,571 miles
- Test number
- 639350359911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,931 miles (+8,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 143,931 miles
- Test number
- 682307413101
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,182 miles (+4,105)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,182 miles
- Test number
- 673549942579
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock dust covers adrift
Pass131,077 miles (+5,889)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 131,077 miles
- Test number
- 539402920873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,188 miles (+7,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 125,188 miles
- Test number
- 965963111005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,115 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,115 miles
- Test number
- 348948479284
- AdvisoryBrake fluid unchecked component unaccessible
Pass112,475 miles (+8,956)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 112,475 miles
- Test number
- 976816723874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,519 miles (+10,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,519 miles
- Test number
- 443781042089
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass92,775 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,775 miles
- Test number
- 279061705285
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail92,725 miles (+10,163)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,725 miles
- Test number
- 728626795176
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,562 miles (+12,593)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,562 miles
- Test number
- 636375884150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,969 miles (+22,896)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,969 miles
- Test number
- 407553943190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,073 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,073 miles
- Test number
- 975522442156
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L21 KCE
- Does L21 KCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KCE is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 KCE?
- The MOT on L21 KCE is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 KCE done?
- L21 KCE was recorded at 157,052 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,710 miles a year.
- Has L21 KCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 KCE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 KCE 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 L21 KCE find?
- L21 KCE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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