Audi A4
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L3 SBUMOT history
L3 SBU is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,867 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 2 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SBU was last recorded at 130,867 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,435 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,432 miles
- Average per year
- 8,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,867 miles
- 2025 – 129,435 miles
- 2024 – 126,309 miles
- 2023 – 117,292 miles
- 2022 – 113,799 miles
- 2021 – 108,307 miles
- 2020 – 102,392 miles
- 2019 – 92,597 miles
- 2018 – 81,984 miles
- 2017 – 69,591 miles
- 2016 – 52,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,867 miles
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisorySlight cut in n/s front tyre outer wall
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,867 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,867 miles
- Test number
- 757487242439
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisorySlight cut in n/s front tyre outer wall
Pass129,435 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 129,435 miles
- Test number
- 396081849288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,433 miles (+3,124)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,433 miles
- Test number
- 579956787265
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,309 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 126,309 miles
- Test number
- 881639227808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,306 miles (+9,014)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,306 miles
- Test number
- 439178577494
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,292 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 117,292 miles
- Test number
- 322521452945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,799 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,799 miles
- Test number
- 102241590756
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass108,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 108,307 miles
- Test number
- 629529335624
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,307 miles (+5,915)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,307 miles
- Test number
- 479595703205
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,392 miles (+9,795)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 102,392 miles
- Test number
- 363334806219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,597 miles (+10,613)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 92,597 miles
- Test number
- 642142540105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,984 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,984 miles
- Test number
- 529722075146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,981 miles (+12,390)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,981 miles
- Test number
- 879229174056
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass69,591 miles (+17,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 69,591 miles
- Test number
- 523022072533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass52,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,039 miles
- Test number
- 212575399438
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L3 SBU
- Does L3 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SBU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SBU?
- The MOT on L3 SBU is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SBU done?
- L3 SBU was recorded at 130,867 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 8,281 miles a year.
- Has L3 SBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 SBU 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 SBU find?
- L3 SBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear subframe corroded; slight cut in n/s front tyre outer wall.
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