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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L26 RYYMOT history

L26 RYY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L26 RYY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
190,218 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RYY was last recorded at 190,218 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,895 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,323 miles
Average per year
10,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,218 miles
  • 2024 – 177,895 miles
  • 2023 – 169,593 miles
  • 2022 – 157,688 miles
  • 2021 – 145,975 miles
  • 2020 – 136,141 miles
  • 2019 – 129,242 miles
  • 2018 – 116,256 miles
  • 2017 – 99,249 miles
  • 2016 – 85,355 miles
  • 2015 – 76,650 miles
  • 2014 – 70,333 miles
  • 2013 – 64,116 miles
  • 2012 – 62,057 miles
  • 2011 – 50,380 miles
  • 2010 – 31,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,218 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,218 miles (+12,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    190,218 miles
    Test number
    278567178281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass177,895 miles (+8,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,895 miles
    Test number
    309216678613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,593 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,593 miles
    Test number
    500581489628
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,592 miles (+11,904)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,592 miles
    Test number
    910385414005
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,688 miles (+11,713)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,688 miles
    Test number
    870914580505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,975 miles (+9,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,975 miles
    Test number
    641414430823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    503454760873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail136,141 miles (+6,899)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    107451124818
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass129,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,242 miles
    Test number
    819390472483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail129,242 miles (+12,986)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,242 miles
    Test number
    348044241396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass116,256 miles (+17,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,256 miles
    Test number
    103489897720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,249 miles (+13,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    952568510236
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to legal limit

  13. Pass85,355 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    263948448547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,650 miles (+6,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    288235932772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,333 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    507332034379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,116 miles (+2,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    378700943337
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass62,057 miles (+11,677)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    255709612232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage front end
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front tyre side wall

  18. Pass50,380 miles (+18,468)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,380 miles
    Test number
    929010121296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded inner edges

  19. Pass31,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,912 miles
    Test number
    702701410248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 RYY

Does L26 RYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RYY is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 RYY?
The MOT on L26 RYY is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RYY done?
L26 RYY was recorded at 190,218 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
Has L26 RYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RYY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 RYY 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 RYY find?
L26 RYY passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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