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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

L26 ASFMOT history

L26 ASF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

L26 ASF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
112,177 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ASF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ASF was last recorded at 112,177 miles on 30 May 2026, 13,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,672 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,505 miles
Average per year
8,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,177 miles
  • 2025 – 98,672 miles
  • 2024 – 93,271 miles
  • 2023 – 76,376 miles
  • 2022 – 65,932 miles
  • 2021 – 48,897 miles
  • 2020 – 40,602 miles
  • 2019 – 36,559 miles
  • 2017 – 31,267 miles
  • 2016 – 25,505 miles
  • 2015 – 19,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,177 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,177 miles (+13,505)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    202229416239
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    293122785771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,667 miles (+5,396)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    121162404162
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass93,271 miles (+831)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    724606155668
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail92,440 miles (+16,064)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,440 miles
    Test number
    184222693304
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,376 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    710441655287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,401 miles (+9,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    246394052827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,932 miles (+17,035)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    480144901786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,897 miles (+8,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    256619456727
    • 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))

  10. Pass40,602 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,602 miles
    Test number
    738330664512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,559 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    799272698524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,267 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    564179037745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is just over 2.00 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread is just over 3.00 mm

  13. Pass25,505 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    963475555528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,681 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    278826725166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSome damage to NSF tyre sidewall.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L26 ASF

Does L26 ASF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ASF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 ASF?
The MOT on L26 ASF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ASF done?
L26 ASF was recorded at 112,177 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 8,358 miles a year.
Has L26 ASF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ASF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 ASF 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 L26 ASF find?
L26 ASF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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