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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L30 BEHMOT history

L30 BEH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 218,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L30 BEH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
218,365 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 BEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 BEH was last recorded at 218,365 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 16,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,259 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,106 miles
Average per year
15,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,365 miles
  • 2025 – 202,259 miles
  • 2024 – 184,599 miles
  • 2023 – 169,081 miles
  • 2022 – 155,804 miles
  • 2021 – 143,499 miles
  • 2020 – 131,479 miles
  • 2019 – 118,468 miles
  • 2018 – 100,742 miles
  • 2017 – 82,547 miles
  • 2016 – 63,947 miles
  • 2015 – 41,554 miles
  • 2014 – 39,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,365 miles (+16,106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    218,365 miles
    Test number
    385932676803
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass202,259 miles (+17,660)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    202,259 miles
    Test number
    504908518440
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s rear tyre treads are wearing abnormally on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass184,599 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,599 miles
    Test number
    942010956794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail184,599 miles (+15,518)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,599 miles
    Test number
    977963619870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,081 miles (+13,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    637394358914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyre treads have cracking evident in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass155,804 miles (+12,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,804 miles
    Test number
    725613902939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass143,499 miles (+12,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,499 miles
    Test number
    301243411939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,479 miles
    Test number
    165095686710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail131,479 miles (+13,011)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,479 miles
    Test number
    847046864393
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,468 miles (+17,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,468 miles
    Test number
    825112328749
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres tread patterns wearing unevenly!

  11. Pass100,742 miles (+18,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,742 miles
    Test number
    743525401427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend front discs/pads replaced approx 3-4000 miles!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass82,547 miles (+18,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    374687051083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low!!- replace 2-3000 miles (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low - replace 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass63,947 miles (+22,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    365061175770
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread patterns wearing unevenly recommend replace 2-3 months

  14. Pass41,554 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    575794695173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,197 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    389800454353
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass39,197 miles (+8,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    458630754408
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass30,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    717367804034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 BEH

Does L30 BEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BEH is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 BEH?
The MOT on L30 BEH is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 BEH done?
L30 BEH was recorded at 218,365 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 15,125 miles a year.
Has L30 BEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 BEH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 BEH 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 L30 BEH find?
L30 BEH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front lowers; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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