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Audi A3

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L21 REUMOT history

L21 REU is an orange petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L21 REU orange Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,230 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 REU was last recorded at 118,230 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 11,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,960 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,270 miles
Average per year
7,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,230 miles
  • 2025 – 106,960 miles
  • 2024 – 93,440 miles
  • 2023 – 76,030 miles
  • 2022 – 53,469 miles
  • 2021 – 49,715 miles
  • 2020 – 47,730 miles
  • 2019 – 43,879 miles
  • 2018 – 39,209 miles
  • 2017 – 35,625 miles
  • 2016 – 29,968 miles
  • 2015 – 25,825 miles
  • 2014 – 23,685 miles
  • 2013 – 20,730 miles
  • 2012 – 17,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,230 miles (+11,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    195492482020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass106,960 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    813763174529
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail106,959 miles (+13,519)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    555677990588
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass93,440 miles (+17,410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    683024385867
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear possible stone or back plate rubbing in reverse

  5. Pass76,030 miles (+22,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    301404539687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,469 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    689736657502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass49,715 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    896397318534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,730 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    446273770642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,879 miles (+4,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    802711096215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,209 miles (+3,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    550045278431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to service limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass35,625 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    185377926509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass29,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,968 miles
    Test number
    623567947434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,968 miles (+4,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,968 miles
    Test number
    308968683344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass25,825 miles (+2,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    607630455024
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,685 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,685 miles
    Test number
    617869644074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    366022853078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail20,730 miles (+3,188)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    399342453024
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass17,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    577191162063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 REU

Does L21 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 REU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 REU?
The MOT on L21 REU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 REU done?
L21 REU was recorded at 118,230 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
Has L21 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 REU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 REU 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 REU find?
L21 REU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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