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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L29 LTYMOT history

L29 LTY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L29 LTY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,277 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LTY was last recorded at 75,277 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,026 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,251 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,277 miles
  • 2024 – 71,026 miles
  • 2023 – 69,332 miles
  • 2022 – 55,919 miles
  • 2021 – 54,763 miles
  • 2020 – 49,394 miles
  • 2019 – 42,248 miles
  • 2018 – 35,574 miles
  • 2017 – 33,871 miles
  • 2016 – 28,850 miles
  • 2015 – 23,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,277 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,277 miles (+4,251)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    924095698145
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass71,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    742695672682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,026 miles (+1,694)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    410006478781
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass69,332 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    758884097855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    412202081383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,111 miles (+3,192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    189382524200
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass55,919 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    287235488065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,763 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    120659162738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,394 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    421796571817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,248 miles (+6,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    207487130178
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on smoke tester
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass35,574 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    864769138277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    793148986074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,871 miles (+5,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    881207362502
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass28,850 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,850 miles
    Test number
    712869058842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre wall damaged
  15. Pass23,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,053 miles
    Test number
    665378295108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LTY

Does L29 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LTY is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LTY?
The MOT on L29 LTY is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LTY done?
L29 LTY was recorded at 75,277 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has L29 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LTY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 LTY 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 LTY find?
L29 LTY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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