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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

L30 NFDMOT history

L30 NFD is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L30 NFD silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,098 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 NFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 NFD was last recorded at 134,098 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,092 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,098 miles
  • 2025 – 131,773 miles
  • 2024 – 130,887 miles
  • 2023 – 128,364 miles
  • 2022 – 125,420 miles
  • 2021 – 121,019 miles
  • 2020 – 118,488 miles
  • 2019 – 113,929 miles
  • 2018 – 106,889 miles
  • 2017 – 100,233 miles
  • 2016 – 91,404 miles
  • 2015 – 79,391 miles
  • 2014 – 73,604 miles
  • 2013 – 65,677 miles
  • 2012 – 56,273 miles
  • 2011 – 48,205 miles
  • 2010 – 40,005 miles
  • 2009 – 37,058 miles
  • 2008 – 21,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,098 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,098 miles
    Test number
    610806510287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail134,092 miles (+2,319)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    229624904756
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    764143018150
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,773 miles (+886)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    800092395633
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,887 miles (+2,523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,887 miles
    Test number
    224815216704
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    752821565836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,364 miles (+2,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    811823921737
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,420 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    709078077203
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass121,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    785228808884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in very poor condition and leaking
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension bushes are worn
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake pads are low !
    • AdvisoryOff side front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes are worn

  10. Fail121,019 miles (+2,531)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    495561472009
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in very poor condition and leaking
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension bushes are worn
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake pads are low !
    • AdvisoryOff side front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes are worn

  11. Pass118,488 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    496189814024
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail118,487 miles (+4,558)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    845664364457
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass113,929 miles (+7,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,929 miles
    Test number
    850175997047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass106,889 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    569399285886
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass100,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    779816370181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail100,233 miles (+8,829)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    869884649965
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass91,404 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    442819765611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass87,650 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    568438208439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,391 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    885538615120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,604 miles (+7,927)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    956573584187
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are very worn on the inner edges
    • NoteGeometery check
    • NoteOffside rear brake is binding slightly

  21. Pass65,677 miles (+9,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    116356503200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,273 miles (+8,068)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,273 miles
    Test number
    759062402223
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteOil leak from transfere box area

  23. Pass48,205 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    528736091124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail48,154 miles (+8,149)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    905853091149
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,005 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    804509200231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,058 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    170824069357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,896 miles (+7,965)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,896 miles
    Test number
    804833719025
    • 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

  28. Pass21,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,931 miles
    Test number
    300995118020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 NFD

Does L30 NFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 NFD is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 NFD?
The MOT on L30 NFD is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 NFD done?
L30 NFD was recorded at 134,098 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has L30 NFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 NFD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 NFD 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 NFD find?
L30 NFD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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