
Audi A4
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
L3 CXLMOT history
L3 CXL is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,967 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 179,967 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,321 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CXL was last recorded at 179,967 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,316 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,651 miles
- Average per year
- 9,321 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,967 miles
- 2024 – 175,316 miles
- 2023 – 170,465 miles
- 2022 – 164,576 miles
- 2021 – 158,092 miles
- 2020 – 150,946 miles
- 2019 – 138,610 miles
- 2018 – 131,892 miles
- 2017 – 121,854 miles
- 2016 – 111,401 miles
- 2015 – 96,181 miles
- 2014 – 75,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,967 miles (+4,651)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 179,967 miles
- Test number
- 379419335974
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,316 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 175,316 miles
- Test number
- 174127414865
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,465 miles (+5,889)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,465 miles
- Test number
- 125431707970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,576 miles (+6,484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,576 miles
- Test number
- 798432152098
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass158,092 miles (+7,146)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 996157565670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,946 miles (+12,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 150,946 miles
- Test number
- 334860204990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,610 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,610 miles
- Test number
- 239535120451
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail138,589 miles (+6,697)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,589 miles
- Test number
- 961134018832
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass131,892 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 131,892 miles
- Test number
- 513366439161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail131,892 miles (+10,038)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,892 miles
- Test number
- 557788875211
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass121,854 miles (+10,453)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 121,854 miles
- Test number
- 388035965065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,401 miles (+15,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 111,401 miles
- Test number
- 198819962832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
Pass96,181 miles (+20,639)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,181 miles
- Test number
- 646817915201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSmoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,542 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,542 miles
- Test number
- 869573824273
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L3 CXL
- Does L3 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CXL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CXL?
- The MOT on L3 CXL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 CXL done?
- L3 CXL was recorded at 179,967 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,321 miles a year.
- Has L3 CXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CXL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on L3 CXL 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 CXL find?
- L3 CXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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