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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L26 OSYMOT history

L26 OSY is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L26 OSY red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,388 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 OSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 OSY was last recorded at 193,388 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 10,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,618 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,770 miles
Average per year
11,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,388 miles
  • 2025 – 182,618 miles
  • 2024 – 172,597 miles
  • 2022 – 148,355 miles
  • 2021 – 142,752 miles
  • 2020 – 137,569 miles
  • 2019 – 127,309 miles
  • 2018 – 120,304 miles
  • 2017 – 115,426 miles
  • 2016 – 99,085 miles
  • 2015 – 74,090 miles
  • 2014 – 55,942 miles
  • 2013 – 41,413 miles
  • 2012 – 34,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,388 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,388 miles (+10,770)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    768296684200
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,618 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,618 miles
    Test number
    643530046210
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers

  3. Pass172,597 miles (+24,242)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    169955144567
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass148,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,355 miles
    Test number
    564639711622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,355 miles (+5,603)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,355 miles
    Test number
    449398957855
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass142,752 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,752 miles
    Test number
    702027510996
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass137,569 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    832591426295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,568 miles (+10,259)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,568 miles
    Test number
    128382391124
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,309 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,309 miles
    Test number
    140599642686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,304 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    179941997619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,426 miles
    Test number
    515439602777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight splitting inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail115,425 miles (+16,340)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    711634791300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below limit (225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight splitting inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass99,085 miles (+24,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,085 miles
    Test number
    435564966275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sidewall has cuts (unsure how deep)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass74,090 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    195826035250
    • NoteWindscreen dameged outside of the swept area

  15. Fail74,090 miles (+18,148)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    316516635220
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteWindscreen dameged outside of the swept area

  16. Pass55,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    855727914286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,942 miles (+14,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    335943214253
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass41,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    967464443182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail41,413 miles (+7,386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    897034443116
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass34,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    859619732169
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L26 OSY

Does L26 OSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 OSY is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 OSY?
The MOT on L26 OSY is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 OSY done?
L26 OSY was recorded at 193,388 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 11,453 miles a year.
Has L26 OSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 OSY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 OSY 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 OSY find?
L26 OSY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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