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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L30 HLBMOT history

L30 HLB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L30 HLB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,896 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HLB
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
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 HLB was last recorded at 140,896 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 9,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,093 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,803 miles
Average per year
9,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,896 miles
  • 2024 – 131,093 miles
  • 2023 – 121,431 miles
  • 2022 – 112,347 miles
  • 2021 – 100,875 miles
  • 2020 – 88,985 miles
  • 2019 – 80,027 miles
  • 2018 – 67,546 miles
  • 2017 – 61,975 miles
  • 2016 – 56,276 miles
  • 2015 – 38,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,896 miles
  • 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 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 outer edge worn, 2mm of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,896 miles (+9,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    254451611654
    • 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 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,093 miles (+9,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    126190737772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass121,431 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,431 miles
    Test number
    405066680939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail121,427 miles (+9,080)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    299820971519
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass112,347 miles (+11,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    698949615490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,875 miles (+11,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,875 miles
    Test number
    922934681406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,985 miles (+8,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    286641744338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWont rev for emissions
  8. Pass80,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    536635031754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWont rev for emissions
  9. Fail80,026 miles (+12,480)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    992400615554
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWont rev for emissions
  10. Pass67,546 miles (+824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,546 miles
    Test number
    361094845529
    • AdvisoryChip on screen
  11. Pass66,722 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    258485540937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,975 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    233593511952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,276 miles (+18,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    456130114854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,129 miles
    Test number
    378441815173
    • 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)

Questions about L30 HLB

Does L30 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 HLB is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 HLB?
The MOT on L30 HLB is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 HLB done?
L30 HLB was recorded at 140,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,747 miles a year.
Has L30 HLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HLB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 HLB 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 HLB find?
L30 HLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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