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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L29 DOWMOT history

L29 DOW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L29 DOW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,811 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 DOW was last recorded at 126,811 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,811 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,811 miles
  • 2025 – 124,369 miles
  • 2024 – 120,744 miles
  • 2023 – 117,865 miles
  • 2022 – 115,982 miles
  • 2021 – 113,777 miles
  • 2020 – 112,522 miles
  • 2019 – 109,549 miles
  • 2018 – 106,694 miles
  • 2017 – 98,863 miles
  • 2016 – 88,720 miles
  • 2015 – 83,828 miles
  • 2014 – 79,090 miles
  • 2013 – 72,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,811 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,811 miles
    Test number
    545412723447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,811 miles (+2,442)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,811 miles
    Test number
    266245459432
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,369 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,369 miles
    Test number
    645254542681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,359 miles (+3,615)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    257684598068
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,744 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,744 miles
    Test number
    149778915409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on limit of performance

  6. Pass117,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    887491716979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail117,864 miles (+1,882)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,864 miles
    Test number
    490638872858
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,982 miles (+2,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    818712625231
    • AdvisoryADVICE KEEP EYE ON FRONT TYERS
    • AdvisoryADVICE ON FURTHER LOOK AT REAR FOOT AND HAND BRAKE AND O/S/R STICKING SLIGHT
    • AdvisoryADVICE ON HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR AXLES FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AT UNDERSIDE AT REAR

  9. Pass113,777 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    941048798156
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at front brakes and brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

  10. Pass112,522 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    159908487267
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

  11. Pass109,549 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    677115842863
    • AdvisoryAdvice on exhaust heat on floor at exhaust tail pipe loose
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at hand brake on n/s/r

  12. Pass106,694 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    907846158338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,692 miles (+7,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    731030665133
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass98,863 miles (+10,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,863 miles
    Test number
    240787853583
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    432276862149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,720 miles (+4,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    851659525998
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass83,828 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    269932245459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,090 miles (+6,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,090 miles
    Test number
    505880054177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass72,391 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    815391053182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    939364773065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,283 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    226294373077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about L29 DOW

Does L29 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DOW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 DOW?
The MOT on L29 DOW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 DOW done?
L29 DOW was recorded at 126,811 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has L29 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 DOW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 DOW 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 L29 DOW find?
L29 DOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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