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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L40 SWAMOT history

L40 SWA is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L40 SWA white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,722 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SWA was last recorded at 110,722 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 14,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,868 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,854 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,722 miles
  • 2025 – 95,868 miles
  • 2024 – 69,183 miles
  • 2023 – 64,122 miles
  • 2022 – 58,358 miles
  • 2021 – 54,379 miles
  • 2020 – 51,244 miles
  • 2019 – 41,317 miles
  • 2018 – 32,107 miles
  • 2017 – 23,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,722 miles (+14,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,722 miles
    Test number
    917643253679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,868 miles (+26,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    232694082228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    628178397276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,181 miles (+5,059)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    810766713328
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,122 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    179344170239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass58,358 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    315190327360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,379 miles (+3,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    627253944330
    • 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))

  8. Pass51,244 miles (+9,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    206404910316
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,317 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    783587001308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,107 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    980975061300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    137050325101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail23,218 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    347837687818
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L40 SWA

Does L40 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SWA is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SWA?
The MOT on L40 SWA is valid until 5 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 SWA done?
L40 SWA was recorded at 110,722 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has L40 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SWA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SWA 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 SWA find?
L40 SWA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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