Audi logo

Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

L40 JDYMOT history

L40 JDY is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L40 JDY white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,949 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L40 JDY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JDY was last recorded at 63,949 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,046 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,949 miles
  • 2025 – 60,046 miles
  • 2024 – 57,234 miles
  • 2023 – 54,210 miles
  • 2022 – 52,124 miles
  • 2021 – 49,564 miles
  • 2020 – 49,286 miles
  • 2019 – 48,222 miles
  • 2018 – 45,729 miles
  • 2017 – 42,821 miles
  • 2016 – 39,010 miles
  • 2015 – 33,184 miles
  • 2014 – 28,441 miles
  • 2012 – 22,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    112306610121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,948 miles (+3,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    961575098235
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass60,046 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,046 miles
    Test number
    435720224461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,045 miles (+2,811)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    270422197064
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,234 miles (+3,024)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    936005894538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass54,210 miles (+2,086)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    695261982783
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,124 miles (+2,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    626377518278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,564 miles (+278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    726562584317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    863983557477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,286 miles (+1,064)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    762499122484
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,222 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    893494745869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,181 miles (+2,452)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    363249523254
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass45,729 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    370723954844
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Pass42,821 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    129466521233
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear wheels have slight distortion.

  15. Pass39,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    382315572736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,190 miles (+6,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,190 miles
    Test number
    827935494656
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass33,184 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    768696315041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,441 miles (+6,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    888759204038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    835486822361
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L40 JDY

Does L40 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JDY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JDY?
The MOT on L40 JDY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JDY done?
L40 JDY was recorded at 63,949 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has L40 JDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JDY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 JDY 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 JDY find?
L40 JDY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L40J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.