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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L30 RDSMOT history

L30 RDS is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L30 RDS white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,799 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RDS was last recorded at 122,799 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,795 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,799 miles
  • 2024 – 114,884 miles
  • 2023 – 108,446 miles
  • 2022 – 97,596 miles
  • 2020 – 84,444 miles
  • 2019 – 79,286 miles
  • 2018 – 70,089 miles
  • 2017 – 60,433 miles
  • 2016 – 53,780 miles
  • 2015 – 44,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,799 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,799 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,799 miles
    Test number
    917132066067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,795 miles (+7,911)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    825045937573
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve u/s (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass114,884 miles (+6,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    810227325361
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,446 miles (+10,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,446 miles
    Test number
    620691391373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve corroded
  5. Pass97,596 miles (+13,152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    601679641680
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on gas analyser
  6. Pass84,444 miles (+5,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    261745512854
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,286 miles (+9,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    790115635328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    465979826695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,088 miles (+9,655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    964016284615
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass60,433 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    260389322054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,780 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    592879227535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,630 miles (+9,297)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    577863423328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass44,333 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    136302693551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,876 miles
    Test number
    369910375027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 RDS

Does L30 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RDS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 RDS?
The MOT on L30 RDS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RDS done?
L30 RDS was recorded at 122,799 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has L30 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RDS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 RDS 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 RDS find?
L30 RDS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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