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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L4 USYMOT history

L4 USY is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L4 USY blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2027
Mileage
191,119 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 USY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 USY was last recorded at 191,119 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,111 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,119 miles
  • 2025 – 188,094 miles
  • 2024 – 185,823 miles
  • 2023 – 184,487 miles
  • 2022 – 182,910 miles
  • 2021 – 179,899 miles
  • 2020 – 176,539 miles
  • 2019 – 171,762 miles
  • 2018 – 149,634 miles
  • 2017 – 136,798 miles
  • 2016 – 127,044 miles
  • 2015 – 116,422 miles
  • 2014 – 100,224 miles
  • 2013 – 85,221 miles
  • 2012 – 77,934 miles
  • 2011 – 60,964 miles
  • 2010 – 43,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,119 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    191,119 miles
    Test number
    787004007733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,111 miles (+3,017)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,111 miles
    Test number
    720820488221
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,094 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    188,094 miles
    Test number
    131017975628
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail188,091 miles (+2,268)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,091 miles
    Test number
    775002865796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,823 miles (+1,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,823 miles
    Test number
    839140530577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion

  6. Pass184,487 miles (+1,577)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,487 miles
    Test number
    661351215541
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass182,910 miles (+3,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,910 miles
    Test number
    514358904515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass179,899 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,899 miles
    Test number
    638262483811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass176,539 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,539 miles
    Test number
    567392088763
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass171,762 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,762 miles
    Test number
    528472096324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,609 miles
    Test number
    840472239238
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail165,609 miles (+15,975)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,609 miles
    Test number
    731207062486
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass149,634 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,634 miles
    Test number
    761823889420
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryDiesel fume smell engine bay area

  14. Fail149,629 miles (+12,831)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,629 miles
    Test number
    209837472071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryDiesel fume smell engine bay area

  15. Pass136,798 miles (+9,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    777785086863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped and flat spotted inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass127,044 miles (+10,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    228809784237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass116,422 miles (+16,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    745970185051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,224 miles (+15,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    628177574069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass85,221 miles (+7,287)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,221 miles
    Test number
    289169353097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs part worn and corroded
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring

  20. Pass77,934 miles (+16,970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,934 miles
    Test number
    125829772072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,964 miles (+17,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    666770971043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail43,789 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    372185670045
    • Repaired at testOuter Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil needs topping up
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  23. Pass43,789 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    594175970003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil needs topping up
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

Questions about L4 USY

Does L4 USY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 USY is valid until 11 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 USY?
The MOT on L4 USY is valid until 11 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 USY done?
L4 USY was recorded at 191,119 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,887 miles a year.
Has L4 USY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 USY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 USY 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 USY find?
L4 USY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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