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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L3 BVYMOT history

L3 BVY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 210,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

L3 BVY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
210,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BVY was last recorded at 210,363 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,198 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
10,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,363 miles
  • 2024 – 201,964 miles
  • 2022 – 190,882 miles
  • 2021 – 178,520 miles
  • 2020 – 164,001 miles
  • 2019 – 163,052 miles
  • 2018 – 154,635 miles
  • 2017 – 144,851 miles
  • 2016 – 132,477 miles
  • 2015 – 119,366 miles
  • 2013 – 105,813 miles
  • 2012 – 89,281 miles
  • 2011 – 73,959 miles
  • 2010 – 63,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,363 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,363 miles (+165)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    210,363 miles
    Test number
    859142196814
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail210,198 miles (+8,234)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,198 miles
    Test number
    928402916618
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass201,964 miles (+49)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    201,964 miles
    Test number
    145866247784
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Fail201,915 miles (+11,033)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,915 miles
    Test number
    356075265106
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass190,882 miles (+437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    190,882 miles
    Test number
    316614478880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail190,445 miles (+11,925)1 dangerous11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,445 miles
    Test number
    746657370515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass178,520 miles (+188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,520 miles
    Test number
    918821044955
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail178,332 miles (+14,331)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,332 miles
    Test number
    615721821809
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass164,001 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    164,001 miles
    Test number
    480162134294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,052 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,052 miles
    Test number
    290503156328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,635 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,635 miles
    Test number
    358026966272
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside +worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wishbone bush deteriorated
  12. Fail154,632 miles (+9,781)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,632 miles
    Test number
    534551745724
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside +worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wishbone bush deteriorated
  13. Pass144,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,851 miles
    Test number
    975182622747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,851 miles (+12,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,851 miles
    Test number
    590299223164
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
  15. Pass132,477 miles (+13,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,477 miles
    Test number
    601533627397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,366 miles (+13,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,366 miles
    Test number
    806960825097
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass105,813 miles (+16,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    447827753427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,281 miles (+15,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    185107852320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,959 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    619734831387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    432237850411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BVY

Does L3 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 BVY expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 BVY?
The MOT on L3 BVY expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 BVY done?
L3 BVY was recorded at 210,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 10,413 miles a year.
Has L3 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BVY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 BVY 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 BVY find?
L3 BVY passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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