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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

L40 LPTMOT history

L40 LPT is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L40 LPT blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,249 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LPT was last recorded at 97,249 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,524 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,725 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,249 miles
  • 2025 – 93,524 miles
  • 2023 – 89,309 miles
  • 2022 – 84,502 miles
  • 2021 – 80,558 miles
  • 2020 – 67,751 miles
  • 2019 – 56,215 miles
  • 2018 – 44,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,249 miles (+3,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,249 miles
    Test number
    164120041452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,524 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    321227436976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,309 miles (+4,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    136579014367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,502 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    800833387042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,558 miles (+12,807)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    501382181643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,751 miles (+11,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    472222068090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass56,215 miles (+11,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    148750976173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    882555713307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail44,625 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    855484901916
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 LPT

Does L40 LPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LPT is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LPT?
The MOT on L40 LPT is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LPT done?
L40 LPT was recorded at 97,249 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has L40 LPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LPT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 LPT 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 LPT find?
L40 LPT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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