Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc
L40 VRGMOT history
L40 VRG is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,515 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,515 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,604 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 VRG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 VRG was last recorded at 187,515 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,205 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 310 miles
- Average per year
- 8,604 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,515 miles
- 2024 – 182,534 miles
- 2023 – 175,394 miles
- 2022 – 173,689 miles
- 2020 – 169,816 miles
- 2019 – 169,217 miles
- 2017 – 150,343 miles
- 2015 – 147,912 miles
- 2014 – 136,692 miles
- 2013 – 126,377 miles
- 2012 – 106,922 miles
- 2011 – 86,139 miles
- 2010 – 66,016 miles
- 2009 – 47,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,515 miles
- AdvisoryRear 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.
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,515 miles (+310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,515 miles
- Test number
- 601304508034
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,205 miles (+4,671)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,205 miles
- Test number
- 846651339115
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass182,534 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 182,534 miles
- Test number
- 152239597203
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail182,532 miles (+7,138)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,532 miles
- Test number
- 871661684883
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass175,394 miles (+1,705)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 175,394 miles
- Test number
- 570574909057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,689 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 173,689 miles
- Test number
- 718590804365
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2021
- Odometer
- 169,816 miles
- Test number
- 968018608538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,816 miles (+599)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,816 miles
- Test number
- 615025915912
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail169,217 miles (+18,874)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,217 miles
- Test number
- 450011912119
- DangerousNearside Front 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))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 150,343 miles
- Test number
- 391303238118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,343 miles (+2,431)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,343 miles
- Test number
- 974259137061
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass147,912 miles (+11,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,912 miles
- Test number
- 599134290022
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge worn tracking? 225/45 -17 tyre size (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shox shrouds loose
- AdvisoryFloor covers obscuring some checkable items
Pass136,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 136,692 miles
- Test number
- 697941354361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,692 miles (+10,315)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,692 miles
- Test number
- 838041354307
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass126,377 miles (+19,455)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 126,377 miles
- Test number
- 536432353312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,922 miles (+20,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,922 miles
- Test number
- 146389142369
- 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)
Pass86,139 miles (+20,123)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 86,139 miles
- Test number
- 607779241348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,016 miles (+18,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,016 miles
- Test number
- 661520450348
- 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)
Pass47,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 47,076 miles
- Test number
- 503978289201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 VRG
- Does L40 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VRG is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 VRG?
- The MOT on L40 VRG is valid until 9 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 VRG done?
- L40 VRG was recorded at 187,515 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,604 miles a year.
- Has L40 VRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 VRG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 VRG 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 VRG find?
- L40 VRG passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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