Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
L30 XNBMOT history
L30 XNB is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 135,704 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 XNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 XNB was last recorded at 135,704 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,970 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,734 miles
- Average per year
- 7,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,704 miles
- 2025 – 126,970 miles
- 2024 – 118,718 miles
- 2023 – 106,639 miles
- 2022 – 103,633 miles
- 2020 – 102,851 miles
- 2019 – 87,090 miles
- 2018 – 79,624 miles
- 2017 – 73,182 miles
- 2016 – 65,856 miles
- 2015 – 58,948 miles
- 2014 – 50,853 miles
- 2013 – 42,166 miles
- 2012 – 35,044 miles
- 2011 – 27,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,704 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,704 miles (+8,734)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 135,704 miles
- Test number
- 354197193028
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,970 miles (+8,252)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 126,970 miles
- Test number
- 264150478122
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass118,718 miles (+12,079)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 118,718 miles
- Test number
- 794930153865
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,639 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 380626777518
- AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion
Fail106,637 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,637 miles
- Test number
- 576948587584
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion
Pass103,633 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 969569514930
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,633 miles (+782)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 447382564513
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,851 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 102,851 miles
- Test number
- 757588003788
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail102,851 miles (+15,761)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,851 miles
- Test number
- 292875214534
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut open (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut open (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass87,090 miles (+7,466)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,090 miles
- Test number
- 210000885967
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,624 miles (+6,442)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,624 miles
- Test number
- 520595634078
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated wet but could not see a split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Pass73,182 miles (+7,326)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,182 miles
- Test number
- 699455060477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side wall damage but no cord showing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring lower has sharp edge may be brocken but not sure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass65,856 miles (+6,908)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,856 miles
- Test number
- 309613577571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,948 miles (+8,095)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,948 miles
- Test number
- 670930164448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,853 miles (+8,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,853 miles
- Test number
- 406475674238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,166 miles (+7,122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,166 miles
- Test number
- 528593463223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,044 miles (+7,161)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,044 miles
- Test number
- 746701442245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,883 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,883 miles
- Test number
- 256403661269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,879 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,879 miles
- Test number
- 928242961298
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L30 XNB
- Does L30 XNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XNB is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 XNB?
- The MOT on L30 XNB is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 XNB done?
- L30 XNB was recorded at 135,704 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
- Has L30 XNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 XNB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L30 XNB 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 XNB find?
- L30 XNB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both, and 1 more.
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