Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L26 LCEMOT history
L26 LCE is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 175,235 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 LCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 LCE was last recorded at 175,235 miles on 7 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 175,229 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 11,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,235 miles
- 2025 – 160,111 miles
- 2024 – 148,364 miles
- 2023 – 146,639 miles
- 2022 – 132,953 miles
- 2020 – 122,566 miles
- 2019 – 108,770 miles
- 2018 – 90,952 miles
- 2017 – 69,563 miles
- 2016 – 58,576 miles
- 2015 – 47,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,235 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Too clean for emissions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Emission limit to low to read
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,235 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 175,235 miles
- Test number
- 398877214542
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail175,229 miles (+15,118)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,229 miles
- Test number
- 699216283404
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass160,111 miles (+11,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 160,111 miles
- Test number
- 825402883949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,364 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 148,364 miles
- Test number
- 661819711682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,639 miles
- Test number
- 313308084192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,639 miles (+13,686)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,639 miles
- Test number
- 227739159300
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 132,953 miles
- Test number
- 322828595123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,953 miles (+10,387)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,953 miles
- Test number
- 735887457567
- DangerousBattery flat, alternator not charging.
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
Pass122,566 miles (+13,796)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,566 miles
- Test number
- 697165334570
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,770 miles
- Test number
- 700593711302
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryToo clean for emissions
Fail108,770 miles (+17,818)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,770 miles
- Test number
- 657036647680
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryToo clean for emissions
Pass90,952 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 90,952 miles
- Test number
- 814987619283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission limit to low to read
Fail90,950 miles (+21,387)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,950 miles
- Test number
- 226902321715
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission limit to low to read
Pass69,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,563 miles
- Test number
- 214186566506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,563 miles (+10,987)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,563 miles
- Test number
- 714114340133
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass58,576 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 58,576 miles
- Test number
- 128663934334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail58,564 miles (+11,457)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,564 miles
- Test number
- 574045765579
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,107 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,107 miles
- Test number
- 959833155154
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteN/S/R Tyre low on edges, cut on inner sidewall and damaged on outer sidewall
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail47,107 miles1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,107 miles
- Test number
- 736433455138
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteN/S/R Tyre outer sidewall has cut deep cut very close to cords
- NoteO/S/F Tyre low on edges, cut on inner sidewall and damaged on outer sidewall
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L26 LCE
- Does L26 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LCE is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 LCE?
- The MOT on L26 LCE is valid until 6 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 LCE done?
- L26 LCE was recorded at 175,235 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 11,723 miles a year.
- Has L26 LCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 LCE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 LCE 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 LCE find?
- L26 LCE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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