Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc
L21 MADMOT history
L21 MAD is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 88,132 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 MAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 MAD was last recorded at 88,132 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,663 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,469 miles
- Average per year
- 4,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,132 miles
- 2024 – 83,663 miles
- 2023 – 76,465 miles
- 2022 – 68,724 miles
- 2021 – 61,193 miles
- 2020 – 55,253 miles
- 2019 – 46,873 miles
- 2018 – 45,428 miles
- 2017 – 42,370 miles
- 2016 – 37,899 miles
- 2015 – 33,877 miles
- 2014 – 31,688 miles
- 2013 – 29,491 miles
- 2012 – 26,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,132 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,132 miles (+4,469)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 88,132 miles
- Test number
- 818511526201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,663 miles (+7,198)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 83,663 miles
- Test number
- 678536679052
- MinorRegistration 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))
Pass76,465 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,465 miles
- Test number
- 174817428787
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail76,465 miles (+7,741)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,465 miles
- Test number
- 353999367846
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,724 miles (+7,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 68,724 miles
- Test number
- 868568151288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass61,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 61,193 miles
- Test number
- 763188989164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,193 miles (+5,940)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,193 miles
- Test number
- 471671019547
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,253 miles (+8,380)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 55,253 miles
- Test number
- 841227648471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,873 miles (+1,445)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,873 miles
- Test number
- 379026075281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 45,428 miles
- Test number
- 546679828368
- AdvisoryNSR tyre inner sidewall is cracking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm wearing at inner edge and cracking between the tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail45,427 miles (+3,057)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,427 miles
- Test number
- 514184780855
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint gaitor. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNSR tyre inner sidewall is cracking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm wearing at inner edge and cracking between the tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass42,370 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,370 miles
- Test number
- 269636103727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Pass37,899 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 37,899 miles
- Test number
- 473297053280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,877 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 33,877 miles
- Test number
- 417920775138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,688 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,688 miles
- Test number
- 545832734137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,491 miles (+2,642)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,491 miles
- Test number
- 275238933491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,849 miles
- Test number
- 246177642113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 MAD
- Does L21 MAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MAD is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L21 MAD?
- The MOT on L21 MAD is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 MAD done?
- L21 MAD was recorded at 88,132 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,527 miles a year.
- Has L21 MAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 MAD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L21 MAD 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 MAD find?
- L21 MAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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