Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L27 DRDMOT history
L27 DRD is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 98,727 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 DRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 DRD was last recorded at 98,727 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 12,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,710 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,017 miles
- Average per year
- 7,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,727 miles
- 2024 – 86,710 miles
- 2023 – 72,465 miles
- 2022 – 64,157 miles
- 2021 – 55,246 miles
- 2020 – 49,581 miles
- 2019 – 42,525 miles
- 2018 – 35,943 miles
- 2017 – 28,814 miles
- 2016 – 20,798 miles
- 2015 – 14,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,727 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,727 miles (+12,017)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 98,727 miles
- Test number
- 958980501760
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,710 miles (+5,188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,710 miles
- Test number
- 320069692999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,522 miles
- Test number
- 986929497214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,522 miles (+9,057)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,522 miles
- Test number
- 767509973326
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,465 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 72,465 miles
- Test number
- 379116223855
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail72,460 miles (+8,303)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,460 miles
- Test number
- 276707659340
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass64,157 miles (+8,911)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,157 miles
- Test number
- 861748420824
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,246 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 55,246 miles
- Test number
- 367260170152
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass49,581 miles (+7,056)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 49,581 miles
- Test number
- 612273910649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,525 miles
- Test number
- 305642979960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,525 miles (+6,582)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,525 miles
- Test number
- 706904769866
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass35,943 miles (+7,129)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 35,943 miles
- Test number
- 140258737885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,814 miles (+8,016)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 28,814 miles
- Test number
- 793429293327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,798 miles (+6,118)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,798 miles
- Test number
- 850276545105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,680 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 14,680 miles
- Test number
- 235102385052
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about L27 DRD
- Does L27 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DRD is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L27 DRD?
- The MOT on L27 DRD is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 DRD done?
- L27 DRD was recorded at 98,727 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,888 miles a year.
- Has L27 DRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 DRD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L27 DRD 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 L27 DRD find?
- L27 DRD passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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