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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L21 SFSMOT history

L21 SFS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 320,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L21 SFS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
320,687 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
21,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SFS was last recorded at 320,687 miles on 12 May 2026, 39,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,722 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
39,965 miles
Average per year
21,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 320,687 miles
  • 2025 – 280,722 miles
  • 2024 – 241,726 miles
  • 2023 – 200,828 miles
  • 2022 – 173,443 miles
  • 2021 – 147,267 miles
  • 2020 – 131,481 miles
  • 2019 – 123,249 miles
  • 2018 – 99,815 miles
  • 2017 – 78,655 miles
  • 2016 – 60,744 miles
  • 2015 – 56,146 miles
  • 2014 – 50,020 miles
  • 2013 – 32,198 miles
  • 2012 – 24,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    320,687 miles
    Test number
    129727474836
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail320,687 miles (+39,965)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,687 miles
    Test number
    299107317355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass280,722 miles (+38,996)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    280,722 miles
    Test number
    484978695006
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass241,726 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    241,726 miles
    Test number
    316626437808
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail241,726 miles (+54)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,726 miles
    Test number
    913323926804
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail241,672 miles (+40,844)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,672 miles
    Test number
    144647209137
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass200,828 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,828 miles
    Test number
    147447665235
    • MinorNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail200,828 miles (+27,385)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,828 miles
    Test number
    234821342960
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass173,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,443 miles
    Test number
    291929386212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail173,443 miles (+26,176)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,443 miles
    Test number
    184143864517
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    797931307037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,267 miles (+15,786)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    922131502627
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass131,481 miles (+8,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,481 miles
    Test number
    322683451080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass123,249 miles (+23,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,249 miles
    Test number
    136008320166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre chopping inner edge

  15. Pass99,815 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,815 miles
    Test number
    418536057733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,812 miles (+21,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    255093339337
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass78,655 miles (+17,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    660143078403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,744 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    461130472477
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Pass56,146 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    906159465098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail56,146 miles (+6,126)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    849369465048
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND STEPPING
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,020 miles (+17,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    766400854019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,198 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    415328583074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,379 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    727393092060
    • NoteFront tyres measuring 2;5mm

Questions about L21 SFS

Does L21 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SFS is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SFS?
The MOT on L21 SFS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SFS done?
L21 SFS was recorded at 320,687 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 21,003 miles a year.
Has L21 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SFS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SFS 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 SFS find?
L21 SFS passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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