
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass67,546 miles (+824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,546 miles
- Test number
- 361094845529
- AdvisoryChip on screen
Pass66,722 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,722 miles
- Test number
- 258485540937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,975 miles (+5,699)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 61,975 miles
- Test number
- 233593511952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,276 miles (+18,147)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,276 miles
- Test number
- 456130114854
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Related registrations
- L30 HJTVolkswagen Taigo Style TSI
- L30 HJYVauxhall Grandland X Griffin ED T D
- L30 HKDMitsubishi L200 Challenger DI-D Auto
- L30 HKLMG 4 SE
- L30 HKWFord Fiesta
- L30 HLACitroën DS3
- L30 HLDFord Fiesta
- L30 HLENissan Pulsar
- L30 HLGVauxhall Corsa
- L30 HLHFord Kuga ST-Line Edition Ecoblue
- L30 HLRSEAT Leon
- L30 HLSNissan Qashqai
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.