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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

L3 BELMOT history

L3 BEL is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L3 BEL red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,168 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BEL was last recorded at 72,168 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,548 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
4,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,168 miles
  • 2025 – 69,548 miles
  • 2024 – 62,880 miles
  • 2023 – 56,139 miles
  • 2022 – 52,403 miles
  • 2021 – 50,638 miles
  • 2020 – 49,058 miles
  • 2019 – 46,758 miles
  • 2018 – 42,644 miles
  • 2017 – 38,253 miles
  • 2016 – 33,651 miles
  • 2015 – 25,785 miles
  • 2014 – 19,607 miles
  • 2013 – 14,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,168 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,168 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    176550140450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,548 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,548 miles
    Test number
    935122007980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    673598305721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,880 miles (+6,741)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    979230755766
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass56,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    866141677855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail56,139 miles (+3,736)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    192835613862
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,403 miles (+1,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    941769300612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,638 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    319237933044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,058 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,058 miles
    Test number
    557170201871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,758 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,758 miles
    Test number
    480381685139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,644 miles (+4,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    311730934278
    • 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))

  12. Pass38,253 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    795787055500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,651 miles (+7,866)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    269987837506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,785 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    568826425134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,607 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,607 miles
    Test number
    796550124148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,610 miles
    Test number
    105470433182
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn

Questions about L3 BEL

Does L3 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BEL is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BEL?
The MOT on L3 BEL is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BEL done?
L3 BEL was recorded at 72,168 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
Has L3 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BEL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 BEL 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 L3 BEL find?
L3 BEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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