Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L4 YENMOT history
L4 YEN is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 185,042 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 YEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 YEN was last recorded at 185,042 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 3,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 181,172 miles · 13 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,870 miles
- Average per year
- 11,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 185,042 miles
- 2022 – 181,172 miles
- 2021 – 167,785 miles
- 2020 – 160,886 miles
- 2019 – 151,622 miles
- 2018 – 144,406 miles
- 2017 – 130,727 miles
- 2016 – 106,000 miles
- 2015 – 77,334 miles
- 2014 – 76,125 miles
- 2013 – 64,285 miles
- 2012 – 55,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,042 miles
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,042 miles (+3,870)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 185,042 miles
- Test number
- 520997543170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,172 miles (+13,387)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 181,172 miles
- Test number
- 895994631147
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,785 miles (+6,899)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 167,785 miles
- Test number
- 361619057026
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,886 miles (+9,264)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 160,886 miles
- Test number
- 976600544010
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted under neath vehicle
Pass151,622 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 151,622 miles
- Test number
- 613896678277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,557 miles (+7,151)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,557 miles
- Test number
- 376581640268
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass144,406 miles (+13,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 144,406 miles
- Test number
- 728515187286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,727 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 130,727 miles
- Test number
- 572192738952
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail130,727 miles (+24,727)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,727 miles
- Test number
- 503422891442
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,000 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 106,000 miles
- Test number
- 495777467952
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail106,000 miles (+28,666)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,000 miles
- Test number
- 985956465085
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,334 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,334 miles
- Test number
- 998242635154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,125 miles (+11,840)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 76,125 miles
- Test number
- 869017314289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,285 miles (+9,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,285 miles
- Test number
- 789503813264
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass55,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,033 miles
- Test number
- 856145662155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,033 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,033 miles
- Test number
- 937625762195
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L4 YEN
- Does L4 YEN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 YEN expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 YEN?
- The MOT on L4 YEN expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 YEN done?
- L4 YEN was recorded at 185,042 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 11,571 miles a year.
- Has L4 YEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 YEN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on L4 YEN 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 YEN find?
- L4 YEN passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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