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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L27 WHYMOT history

L27 WHY is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L27 WHY red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,207 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 WHY was last recorded at 116,207 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 8,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,580 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,627 miles
Average per year
10,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,207 miles
  • 2024 – 107,580 miles
  • 2023 – 99,010 miles
  • 2022 – 90,093 miles
  • 2021 – 80,732 miles
  • 2020 – 73,400 miles
  • 2019 – 58,943 miles
  • 2018 – 48,696 miles
  • 2017 – 28,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,207 miles (+8,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,207 miles
    Test number
    980940579917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,580 miles (+8,570)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    311567894970
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,010 miles (+8,917)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    647693490293
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,093 miles (+9,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    809915533078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,732 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    463743556537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    965657428310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,400 miles (+14,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    307500444658
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass58,943 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    435573851748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    313862816439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,696 miles (+20,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    739072136802
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass28,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,492 miles
    Test number
    252446336201
    • 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)

Questions about L27 WHY

Does L27 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 WHY is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 WHY?
The MOT on L27 WHY is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 WHY done?
L27 WHY was recorded at 116,207 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,701 miles a year.
Has L27 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 WHY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L27 WHY 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 WHY find?
L27 WHY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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