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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L4 XGHMOT history

L4 XGH is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 144,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L4 XGH white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,133 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XGH was last recorded at 144,133 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2023: 14,455 miles, lower than 122,288 miles on 23 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,629 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,504 miles
Average per year
8,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,133 miles
  • 2025 – 139,629 miles
  • 2024 – 129,794 miles
  • 2023 – 14,455 miles
  • 2022 – 122,288 miles
  • 2021 – 108,671 miles
  • 2020 – 99,988 miles
  • 2019 – 92,069 miles
  • 2018 – 78,695 miles
  • 2017 – 64,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDifferent width tyres fitted on front and rear axles. 245/40/18 on front, 225/45/18 fitted on rear
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose retaining clip missing, cable tied secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,133 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    959091834972
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent width tyres fitted on front and rear axles. 245/40/18 on front, 225/45/18 fitted on rear
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose retaining clip missing, cable tied secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail144,133 miles (+4,504)4 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    180053002034
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent width tyres fitted on front and rear axles. 245/40/18 on front, 225/45/18 fitted on rear
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose retaining clip missing, cable tied secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass139,629 miles (+9,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,629 miles
    Test number
    645800776238
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass129,794 miles (+115,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,794 miles
    Test number
    222292394195
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass14,455 miles (-107,833)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    14,455 miles
    Test number
    612560568131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,288 miles (+13,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,288 miles
    Test number
    314269485233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,671 miles (+8,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,671 miles
    Test number
    887048640034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass99,988 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    352603198753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    704908498331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,069 miles (+13,374)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    114317714034
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,695 miles (+14,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    938920357459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass64,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    994977126341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 XGH

Does L4 XGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XGH is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 XGH?
The MOT on L4 XGH is valid until 24 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 XGH done?
L4 XGH was recorded at 144,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
Has L4 XGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XGH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 XGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 XGH find?
L4 XGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; different width tyres fitted on front and rear axles. 245/40/18 on front, 225/45/18 fitted on rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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