Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L29 SAWMOT history
L29 SAW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 130,009 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 SAW
- 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
- 28 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 SAW was last recorded at 130,009 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,360 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,649 miles
- Average per year
- 8,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,009 miles
- 2025 – 123,360 miles
- 2023 – 111,065 miles
- 2022 – 101,125 miles
- 2021 – 89,539 miles
- 2020 – 87,542 miles
- 2019 – 83,861 miles
- 2018 – 77,183 miles
- 2017 – 49,018 miles
- 2016 – 42,781 miles
- 2015 – 28,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED
- AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL
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.
Front bumper damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 130,009 miles
- Test number
- 190394935463
- AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED
- AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL
Fail130,008 miles (+6,648)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,008 miles
- Test number
- 628111663392
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED
- AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL
Pass123,360 miles (+12,295)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,360 miles
- Test number
- 898728503514
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass111,065 miles (+9,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,065 miles
- Test number
- 989263709553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Pass101,125 miles (+11,586)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,125 miles
- Test number
- 844977290891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,539 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 89,539 miles
- Test number
- 984500346216
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,542 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,542 miles
- Test number
- 216003137498
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing windscreen
- AdvisoryUndertrays/covers fitted
Pass83,861 miles (+6,678)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,861 miles
- Test number
- 814569756818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,183 miles (+12,063)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 77,183 miles
- Test number
- 854558951611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,120 miles (+16,102)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 65,120 miles
- Test number
- 217729465773
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front underbody outer sill has damage (dent)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,018 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,018 miles
- Test number
- 175405106236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,781 miles (+14,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,781 miles
- Test number
- 574531248896
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnable to rev engine to required limits to correctly test smoke emissions
Pass28,296 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,296 miles
- Test number
- 525655635172
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L29 SAW
- Does L29 SAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SAW is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 SAW?
- The MOT on L29 SAW is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 SAW done?
- L29 SAW was recorded at 130,009 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,890 miles a year.
- Has L29 SAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 SAW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 SAW 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 SAW find?
- L29 SAW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame and arms corroded; slight bind o/s/r wheel.
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