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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L4 BVOMOT history

L4 BVO is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L4 BVO red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,265 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BVO was last recorded at 127,265 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,073 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,192 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,265 miles
  • 2025 – 123,073 miles
  • 2024 – 118,931 miles
  • 2023 – 114,758 miles
  • 2022 – 111,393 miles
  • 2021 – 107,642 miles
  • 2020 – 104,709 miles
  • 2019 – 99,809 miles
  • 2018 – 95,989 miles
  • 2017 – 89,891 miles
  • 2016 – 81,304 miles
  • 2015 – 73,097 miles
  • 2014 – 67,439 miles
  • 2013 – 57,781 miles
  • 2012 – 41,424 miles
  • 2011 – 29,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,265 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,265 miles
    Test number
    910791390089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,073 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,073 miles
    Test number
    841345610970
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,073 miles (+4,142)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,073 miles
    Test number
    534991071979
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,931 miles (+4,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    378842123453
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,758 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    392031878229
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,758 miles (+3,365)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    906176719668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,393 miles (+3,751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    794417740896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,642 miles (+2,933)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,642 miles
    Test number
    834667711634
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    797392520040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,706 miles (+4,897)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    480447074833
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass99,809 miles (+3,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    583243284926
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn/wearing inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn/wearing inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacment

  12. Pass95,989 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    355413110711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre side wall cracked

  13. Pass89,891 miles (+8,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    769655438395
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower engine undertray broken at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,304 miles (+8,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,304 miles
    Test number
    403202702073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,097 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    385560205196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,439 miles (+9,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    728682714175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,781 miles (+16,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    329566903166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,424 miles (+11,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    765304902112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,933 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    536972691022
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L4 BVO

Does L4 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BVO is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BVO?
The MOT on L4 BVO is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BVO done?
L4 BVO was recorded at 127,265 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has L4 BVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BVO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BVO 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 L4 BVO find?
L4 BVO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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