Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L40 XMBMOT history
L40 XMB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 90,853 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 XMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 XMB was last recorded at 90,853 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,568 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,285 miles
- Average per year
- 5,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,853 miles
- 2025 – 86,568 miles
- 2024 – 81,483 miles
- 2023 – 75,419 miles
- 2022 – 73,083 miles
- 2021 – 64,242 miles
- 2020 – 57,020 miles
- 2019 – 51,447 miles
- 2018 – 46,445 miles
- 2017 – 40,216 miles
- 2016 – 32,328 miles
- 2015 – 22,772 miles
- 2014 – 11,473 miles
- 2013 – 7,105 miles
- 2012 – 6,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,853 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 90,853 miles
- Test number
- 608988341346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,568 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,568 miles
- Test number
- 371449810500
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,568 miles (+5,085)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,568 miles
- Test number
- 213327777487
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 81,483 miles
- Test number
- 888622748124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,480 miles (+6,061)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,480 miles
- Test number
- 774627691773
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass75,419 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,419 miles
- Test number
- 392331611577
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail75,419 miles (+2,336)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,419 miles
- Test number
- 192009310414
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,083 miles (+8,841)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,083 miles
- Test number
- 214118208775
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass64,242 miles (+7,222)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,242 miles
- Test number
- 180522327675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,020 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 57,020 miles
- Test number
- 940303921650
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,020 miles (+5,573)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,020 miles
- Test number
- 155433825079
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,447 miles (+5,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,447 miles
- Test number
- 178567506263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,445 miles (+6,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 46,445 miles
- Test number
- 119739247812
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass40,216 miles (+7,888)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 40,216 miles
- Test number
- 674591946733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,328 miles (+9,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,328 miles
- Test number
- 571128248297
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,772 miles (+11,299)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 22,772 miles
- Test number
- 799204345085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,473 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 11,473 miles
- Test number
- 356092934094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,105 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 7,105 miles
- Test number
- 879930163064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 6,509 miles
- Test number
- 856170862069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 XMB
- Does L40 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XMB is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 XMB?
- The MOT on L40 XMB is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 XMB done?
- L40 XMB was recorded at 90,853 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
- Has L40 XMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 XMB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 XMB 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 XMB find?
- L40 XMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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