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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L66 EMWMOT history

L66 EMW is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L66 EMW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,241 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 EMW was last recorded at 141,241 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,888 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,353 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,241 miles
  • 2024 – 136,888 miles
  • 2023 – 133,346 miles
  • 2022 – 127,625 miles
  • 2021 – 122,019 miles
  • 2020 – 110,954 miles
  • 2019 – 100,711 miles
  • 2018 – 88,854 miles
  • 2017 – 82,570 miles
  • 2016 – 75,765 miles
  • 2015 – 71,595 miles
  • 2014 – 65,587 miles
  • 2013 – 60,403 miles
  • 2012 – 56,099 miles
  • 2011 – 54,451 miles
  • 2010 – 50,406 miles
  • 2009 – 40,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,241 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,241 miles (+4,353)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,241 miles
    Test number
    690227247786
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  2. Pass136,888 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,888 miles
    Test number
    113099512294
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  3. Fail136,888 miles (+3,542)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,888 miles
    Test number
    595555778910
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  4. Pass133,346 miles (+5,721)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,346 miles
    Test number
    172393065794
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass127,625 miles (+5,606)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    190713849385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lips on edges /pads wearing under 1/2 way (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anit roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts corroded

  6. Pass122,019 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,019 miles
    Test number
    109250324327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,954 miles (+10,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,954 miles
    Test number
    279519010707
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstop poor condition

  8. Pass100,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    589215815095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover/bumpstop poor condition

  9. Fail100,711 miles (+11,857)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    945945941013
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover/bumpstop poor condition

  10. Pass88,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    535077939646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail88,854 miles (+6,284)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    958709990804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    347566616376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail82,570 miles (+6,805)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    460444534138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,765 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    806249814745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    368891360813
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  16. Fail71,595 miles (+6,008)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    410814884798
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre nail outer tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  17. Pass65,587 miles (+5,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    917565854255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,403 miles (+4,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    406512963257
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,099 miles (+1,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,099 miles
    Test number
    647772272233
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,451 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    996569871284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    321894780260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,406 miles (+9,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    611764980295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass40,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    851985289263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 EMW

Does L66 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 EMW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 EMW?
The MOT on L66 EMW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 EMW done?
L66 EMW was recorded at 141,241 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has L66 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 EMW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 EMW 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 L66 EMW find?
L66 EMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, and 4 more.

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