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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L30 LAUMOT history

L30 LAU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L30 LAU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,964 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LAU was last recorded at 73,964 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,115 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,849 miles
Average per year
5,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,964 miles
  • 2025 – 68,115 miles
  • 2024 – 60,925 miles
  • 2023 – 55,614 miles
  • 2022 – 49,982 miles
  • 2021 – 44,042 miles
  • 2020 – 38,087 miles
  • 2019 – 34,530 miles
  • 2018 – 30,112 miles
  • 2017 – 25,762 miles
  • 2016 – 20,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,964 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    272305102983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,115 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    333608619917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    669887417480
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,925 miles (+5,311)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    625551932109
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,614 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    662467812932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,982 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    468259530592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,042 miles (+5,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    651989563389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,087 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,087 miles
    Test number
    496117445861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,530 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    395906225810
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,112 miles (+4,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    442424708771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass25,762 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,762 miles
    Test number
    400324671706
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass20,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,188 miles
    Test number
    992022845337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 LAU

Does L30 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LAU?
The MOT on L30 LAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LAU done?
L30 LAU was recorded at 73,964 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,383 miles a year.
Has L30 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LAU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 LAU 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 LAU find?
L30 LAU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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