Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L40 DURMOT history
L40 DUR is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,770 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DUR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 16 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DUR was last recorded at 108,770 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 9,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,438 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,332 miles
- Average per year
- 6,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,770 miles
- 2025 – 99,438 miles
- 2024 – 91,189 miles
- 2023 – 82,446 miles
- 2022 – 72,162 miles
- 2020 – 62,356 miles
- 2019 – 53,840 miles
- 2018 – 48,547 miles
- 2017 – 46,772 miles
- 2016 – 42,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,770 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,770 miles (+9,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,770 miles
- Test number
- 655356447131
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,438 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,438 miles
- Test number
- 307290604494
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail99,434 miles (+8,245)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,434 miles
- Test number
- 797448591040
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass91,189 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,189 miles
- Test number
- 144589322444
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail91,188 miles (+8,742)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,188 miles
- Test number
- 227803185666
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,446 miles (+10,284)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 82,446 miles
- Test number
- 747740654143
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,162 miles
- Test number
- 561619973067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,162 miles (+9,806)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,162 miles
- Test number
- 371600859481
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass62,356 miles (+8,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 62,356 miles
- Test number
- 222365628828
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,840 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,840 miles
- Test number
- 493005388408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,388 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,388 miles
- Test number
- 186884704422
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass48,547 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,547 miles
- Test number
- 834794606962
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass46,772 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,772 miles
- Test number
- 796674612880
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass42,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,482 miles
- Test number
- 672866115693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 DUR
- Does L40 DUR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DUR is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DUR?
- The MOT on L40 DUR is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DUR done?
- L40 DUR was recorded at 108,770 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
- Has L40 DUR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DUR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 DUR 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 L40 DUR find?
- L40 DUR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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