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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L26 STOMOT history

L26 STO is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L26 STO grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,902 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 STO
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
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 STO was last recorded at 98,902 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,555 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,902 miles
  • 2025 – 95,555 miles
  • 2024 – 91,428 miles
  • 2023 – 84,549 miles
  • 2022 – 76,132 miles
  • 2021 – 71,349 miles
  • 2020 – 62,860 miles
  • 2019 – 59,574 miles
  • 2018 – 53,392 miles
  • 2017 – 44,552 miles
  • 2016 – 38,407 miles
  • 2015 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,902 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,902 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    417324184215
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass95,555 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,555 miles
    Test number
    147621600315
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,428 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    710401886975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,549 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    176565269926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    108236178127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail76,132 miles (+4,783)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    367402928777
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass71,349 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    896719652304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,347 miles (+8,487)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,347 miles
    Test number
    207772090088
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    132722390696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,860 miles (+3,286)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    422818871665
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass59,574 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    746394638756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,392 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    312404013419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,552 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,552 miles
    Test number
    370112649878
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,407 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    121222557023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,774 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    585796871299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    197538745054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 STO

Does L26 STO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 STO is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 STO?
The MOT on L26 STO is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 STO done?
L26 STO was recorded at 98,902 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has L26 STO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 STO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 STO 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 STO find?
L26 STO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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