Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
L40 LTGMOT history
L40 LTG is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 123,788 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LTG was last recorded at 123,788 miles on 29 May 2026, 7,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,379 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,409 miles
- Average per year
- 5,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,788 miles
- 2025 – 116,379 miles
- 2024 – 109,566 miles
- 2023 – 103,341 miles
- 2022 – 96,836 miles
- 2021 – 89,104 miles
- 2020 – 81,729 miles
- 2019 – 79,432 miles
- 2018 – 76,191 miles
- 2017 – 73,419 miles
- 2016 – 69,764 miles
- 2015 – 64,214 miles
- 2014 – 60,697 miles
- 2013 – 57,940 miles
- 2012 – 54,199 miles
- 2011 – 47,583 miles
- 2010 – 35,701 miles
- 2009 – 31,211 miles
- 2008 – 25,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,788 miles
- AdvisoryFront Both front headlamps misted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,788 miles (+7,409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 123,788 miles
- Test number
- 158260118334
- AdvisoryFront Both front headlamps misted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,379 miles (+6,813)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 116,379 miles
- Test number
- 212648726129
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside diff seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,566 miles (+6,225)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 109,566 miles
- Test number
- 428528425088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,341 miles (+6,505)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,341 miles
- Test number
- 218227871758
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,836 miles (+7,732)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 96,836 miles
- Test number
- 509104552548
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass89,104 miles (+7,375)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 89,104 miles
- Test number
- 360996117352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,729 miles (+2,297)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 81,729 miles
- Test number
- 130377211405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,432 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 186277810251
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryRear subframe very rusty
Fail79,432 miles (+3,241)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 346354676905
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryRear subframe very rusty
Pass76,191 miles (+2,772)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 76,191 miles
- Test number
- 117263085445
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryLight scratching on windscreen
- AdvisoryN/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre getting low
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass73,419 miles (+85)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,419 miles
- Test number
- 686460063650
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded.
- 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)
Fail73,334 miles (+3,570)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,334 miles
- Test number
- 706154533882
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded.
- 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)
Pass69,764 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,764 miles
- Test number
- 767634336915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 486266578347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,269 miles (+4,055)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 305894555170
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass64,214 miles (+3,517)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,214 miles
- Test number
- 429893865150
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
- NoteExhaust system corroding
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteSlight damage to the rear of vehicle
- NoteWindscreen chipped both zones
Pass60,697 miles (+2,757)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,697 miles
- Test number
- 609495464108
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteLight damage to rear of vehicle
Pass57,940 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 228805263444
- NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY ON INNER FACE
- NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS DAMAGE
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,940 miles (+3,741)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 777115163178
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY ON INNER FACE
- NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS DAMAGE
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,199 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,199 miles
- Test number
- 456767862193
- NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS DAMAGE
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail54,199 miles (+6,616)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,199 miles
- Test number
- 838957562126
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS DAMAGE
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,583 miles (+11,882)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,583 miles
- Test number
- 186811951103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,701 miles (+4,490)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 35,701 miles
- Test number
- 220465250107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,211 miles (+5,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 31,211 miles
- Test number
- 581745229199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,701 miles
- Test number
- 210192428102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LTG
- Does L40 LTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LTG is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LTG?
- The MOT on L40 LTG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LTG done?
- L40 LTG was recorded at 123,788 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
- Has L40 LTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LTG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on L40 LTG 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 LTG find?
- L40 LTG passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front both front headlamps misted; front brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of discs; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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