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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L2 LMUMOT history

L2 LMU is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L2 LMU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,554 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 LMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 LMU was last recorded at 132,554 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 5,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,083 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,471 miles
Average per year
6,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,554 miles
  • 2025 – 127,083 miles
  • 2024 – 126,060 miles
  • 2023 – 120,327 miles
  • 2022 – 113,699 miles
  • 2021 – 104,950 miles
  • 2020 – 98,991 miles
  • 2019 – 92,133 miles
  • 2018 – 81,557 miles
  • 2017 – 72,956 miles
  • 2016 – 67,731 miles
  • 2015 – 63,127 miles
  • 2014 – 56,386 miles
  • 2013 – 49,412 miles
  • 2012 – 38,506 miles
  • 2011 – 29,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,554 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear undercarriage rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,554 miles (+5,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,554 miles
    Test number
    881882001503
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,083 miles (+1,023)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    666756064167
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,060 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    599341953699
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear undercarriage rusty

  4. Fail126,060 miles (+5,733)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    419284793720
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear undercarriage rusty

  5. Pass120,327 miles (+6,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    707357525766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear undercarriage rusty

  6. Pass113,699 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    445292510039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,950 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    357128658139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,948 miles (+5,957)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    360695587922
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass98,991 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    472634142315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    529554337856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail92,127 miles (+10,570)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    186816201564
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass81,557 miles (+8,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    835988868205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass72,956 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    278232567060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,946 miles (+5,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    370066643858
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    415002238207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Fail67,731 miles (+4,604)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    312397570205
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass63,127 miles (+6,741)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    248726275474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    129469174193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail56,386 miles (+6,974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    299789774174
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass49,412 miles (+10,906)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    646258773194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,506 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,506 miles
    Test number
    186940072186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,358 miles
    Test number
    259298441480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 LMU

Does L2 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 LMU is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 LMU?
The MOT on L2 LMU is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 LMU done?
L2 LMU was recorded at 132,554 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
Has L2 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 LMU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 LMU 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 L2 LMU find?
L2 LMU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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