Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,798 cc
L40 SWMMOT history
L40 SWM is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 69,267 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 Jun 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SWM was last recorded at 69,267 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,473 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,794 miles
- Average per year
- 4,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,267 miles
- 2025 – 66,473 miles
- 2024 – 63,081 miles
- 2023 – 59,636 miles
- 2022 – 56,357 miles
- 2021 – 52,450 miles
- 2020 – 49,426 miles
- 2019 – 43,680 miles
- 2018 – 38,768 miles
- 2017 – 32,009 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,1mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,267 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 69,267 miles
- Test number
- 996423456792
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,1mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail69,267 miles (+2,794)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,267 miles
- Test number
- 143845542956
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,1mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,473 miles (+3,392)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 66,473 miles
- Test number
- 217094661987
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall- recommend replacement, 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,081 miles (+3,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 63,081 miles
- Test number
- 434630351634
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,636 miles (+3,279)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 59,636 miles
- Test number
- 436602343751
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall split
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,357 miles (+3,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,357 miles
- Test number
- 462875526331
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,450 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 52,450 miles
- Test number
- 542793447481
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,426 miles (+5,746)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 49,426 miles
- Test number
- 900919786577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,680 miles (+4,912)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,680 miles
- Test number
- 128217133972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 38,768 miles
- Test number
- 657065040029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,768 miles (+6,759)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,768 miles
- Test number
- 438351676830
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Pass32,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 32,009 miles
- Test number
- 583905292081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,009 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,009 miles
- Test number
- 358033220806
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about L40 SWM
- Does L40 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SWM is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SWM?
- The MOT on L40 SWM is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SWM done?
- L40 SWM was recorded at 69,267 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
- Has L40 SWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SWM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 SWM 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 SWM find?
- L40 SWM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and heavily corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear wire; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,1mm 225/40/18, and 2 more.
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