Audi A3
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc
L4 XXDMOT history
L4 XXD is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 162,116 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,781 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 XXD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 XXD was last recorded at 162,116 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,582 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,534 miles
- Average per year
- 9,781 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,116 miles
- 2025 – 156,582 miles
- 2024 – 149,895 miles
- 2023 – 143,960 miles
- 2021 – 132,904 miles
- 2020 – 123,809 miles
- 2019 – 115,692 miles
- 2018 – 111,179 miles
- 2017 – 100,974 miles
- 2016 – 93,397 miles
- 2015 – 88,509 miles
- 2014 – 78,523 miles
- 2013 – 56,879 miles
- 2012 – 34,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,116 miles
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,116 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 162,116 miles
- Test number
- 257815517782
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Pass156,582 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 156,582 miles
- Test number
- 286897352624
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail156,582 miles (+6,687)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,582 miles
- Test number
- 784893381692
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,895 miles (+12)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 149,895 miles
- Test number
- 863211020005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,883 miles (+5,923)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,883 miles
- Test number
- 822903169639
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,960 miles (+11,056)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 143,960 miles
- Test number
- 747968611201
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,904 miles (+9,095)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 132,904 miles
- Test number
- 526359193142
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,809 miles (+8,117)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,809 miles
- Test number
- 682881081710
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,692 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,692 miles
- Test number
- 163433365077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,692 miles (+4,513)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,692 miles
- Test number
- 516971879711
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,179 miles (+10,205)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 111,179 miles
- Test number
- 184205288635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,974 miles
- Test number
- 236201192842
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail100,974 miles (+7,577)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,974 miles
- Test number
- 739025985871
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,397 miles (+4,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,397 miles
- Test number
- 107522006874
- 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)
Pass88,509 miles (+9,986)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,509 miles
- Test number
- 170771417111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from windscreen
Pass78,523 miles (+21,644)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,523 miles
- Test number
- 135077314382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,879 miles (+22,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 56,879 miles
- Test number
- 139756043372
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 34,053 miles
- Test number
- 928941842320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 XXD
- Does L4 XXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XXD is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 XXD?
- The MOT on L4 XXD is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 XXD done?
- L4 XXD was recorded at 162,116 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,781 miles a year.
- Has L4 XXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 XXD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 XXD 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 XXD find?
- L4 XXD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view.
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