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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L30 EFBMOT history

L30 EFB is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

L30 EFB red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
132,429 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 EFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 EFB was last recorded at 132,429 miles on 2 May 2026, 10,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,342 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,087 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,429 miles
  • 2025 – 122,342 miles
  • 2024 – 112,481 miles
  • 2023 – 103,648 miles
  • 2022 – 98,019 miles
  • 2021 – 95,828 miles
  • 2020 – 89,015 miles
  • 2019 – 82,639 miles
  • 2018 – 74,743 miles
  • 2017 – 63,233 miles
  • 2015 – 55,569 miles
  • 2014 – 47,355 miles
  • 2013 – 38,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,429 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,429 miles (+10,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    575506477099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,342 miles (+178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,342 miles
    Test number
    948396895070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail122,164 miles (+9,683)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,164 miles
    Test number
    404538638159
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,481 miles (+8,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    948021712493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,648 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    247700733670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,019 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    737641187866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,015 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    763406809391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    635778886473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,828 miles (+6,813)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    765323916163
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,015 miles
    Test number
    289633996548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,015 miles (+6,376)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,015 miles
    Test number
    419764218136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    466295962348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail82,639 miles (+7,896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    709284906663
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,743 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    133404091540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,134 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    121986306147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,233 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    417660801083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    158957837933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,569 miles (+8,214)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    891688473981
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking and nail in it

  19. Pass47,355 miles (+8,594)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    436845534444
    • 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
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass38,761 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    419621243493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,555 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    375557373287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    349704773053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 EFB

Does L30 EFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 EFB is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 EFB?
The MOT on L30 EFB is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 EFB done?
L30 EFB was recorded at 132,429 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has L30 EFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 EFB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 EFB 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 EFB find?
L30 EFB passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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