
Audi A3
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass164,001 miles (+949)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 164,001 miles
- Test number
- 480162134294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,052 miles (+8,417)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 163,052 miles
- Test number
- 290503156328
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass144,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 144,851 miles
- Test number
- 975182622747
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass132,477 miles (+13,111)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 132,477 miles
- Test number
- 601533627397
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass105,813 miles (+16,532)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 105,813 miles
- Test number
- 447827753427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,281 miles (+15,322)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 89,281 miles
- Test number
- 185107852320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,959 miles (+10,583)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,959 miles
- Test number
- 619734831387
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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