Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L40 OTEMOT history
L40 OTE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,597 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 171,597 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 OTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 OTE was last recorded at 171,597 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 22,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 149,117 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22,480 miles
- Average per year
- 9,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,597 miles
- 2024 – 149,117 miles
- 2023 – 131,483 miles
- 2022 – 119,994 miles
- 2021 – 111,367 miles
- 2020 – 106,761 miles
- 2019 – 102,282 miles
- 2018 – 96,276 miles
- 2017 – 91,337 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,597 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Engine and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust system corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 25 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,597 miles (+22,480)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 171,597 miles
- Test number
- 591520485270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 149,117 miles
- Test number
- 949832524644
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deterioate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail149,117 miles (+17,634)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,117 miles
- Test number
- 739185262988
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deterioate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,483 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,483 miles
- Test number
- 945305360041
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,483 miles (+11,489)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,483 miles
- Test number
- 989416565461
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,994 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,994 miles
- Test number
- 105971026812
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Fail119,989 miles (+8,622)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,989 miles
- Test number
- 568840524736
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass111,367 miles (+4,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,367 miles
- Test number
- 424608883584
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,761 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 106,761 miles
- Test number
- 487865241669
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,282 miles (+6,006)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,282 miles
- Test number
- 152157864788
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,276 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,276 miles
- Test number
- 304043642835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,337 miles
- Test number
- 723606794709
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register
Questions about L40 OTE
- Does L40 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OTE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 OTE?
- The MOT on L40 OTE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 OTE done?
- L40 OTE was recorded at 171,597 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,414 miles a year.
- Has L40 OTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 OTE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 OTE 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 OTE find?
- L40 OTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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