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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L28 BYXMOT history

L28 BYX is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

L28 BYX silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,958 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 BYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 BYX was last recorded at 189,958 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 6,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,640 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,318 miles
Average per year
9,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,958 miles
  • 2024 – 183,640 miles
  • 2023 – 172,751 miles
  • 2022 – 167,433 miles
  • 2021 – 161,330 miles
  • 2020 – 153,976 miles
  • 2019 – 143,243 miles
  • 2018 – 134,859 miles
  • 2017 – 125,886 miles
  • 2016 – 99,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shocker Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut On The Sidewall Howether No Cords Showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake Slightly Binding On

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,958 miles
    Test number
    621422694772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail189,958 miles (+6,318)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,958 miles
    Test number
    612725310694
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,640 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,640 miles
    Test number
    570507193025
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail183,640 miles (+10,889)1 dangerous2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,640 miles
    Test number
    553342590787
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,751 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,751 miles
    Test number
    217310410388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,433 miles (+6,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,433 miles
    Test number
    634034408600
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,330 miles
    Test number
    139856617134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Has A Cut On The Sidewall Howether No Cords Showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Slightly Binding On

  8. Fail161,330 miles (+7,354)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,330 miles
    Test number
    513374140356
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shocker Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Has A Cut On The Sidewall Howether No Cords Showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Slightly Binding On

  9. Pass153,976 miles (+10,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,976 miles
    Test number
    546176345915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,243 miles (+8,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,243 miles
    Test number
    141166493113
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass134,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    968472426460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,859 miles (+8,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    606522099658
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass125,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,886 miles
    Test number
    575578202717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,884 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,884 miles
    Test number
    941710213361
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Fail125,884 miles (+26,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,884 miles
    Test number
    304510095559
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass99,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    326131577324
    • 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 L28 BYX

Does L28 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BYX is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 BYX?
The MOT on L28 BYX is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 BYX done?
L28 BYX was recorded at 189,958 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 9,243 miles a year.
Has L28 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 BYX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 BYX 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 L28 BYX find?
L28 BYX passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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