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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L6 FOTMOT history

L6 FOT is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 230,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

L6 FOT grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
230,063 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 FOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 FOT was last recorded at 230,063 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,063 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,063 miles
  • 2024 – 222,465 miles
  • 2023 – 212,035 miles
  • 2022 – 204,474 miles
  • 2021 – 198,156 miles
  • 2020 – 190,959 miles
  • 2019 – 185,785 miles
  • 2018 – 178,483 miles
  • 2017 – 167,344 miles
  • 2016 – 154,116 miles
  • 2014 – 138,867 miles
  • 2013 – 123,033 miles
  • 2012 – 106,354 miles
  • 2011 – 90,028 miles
  • 2010 – 70,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,063 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    230,063 miles
    Test number
    269651662490
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail230,063 miles (+7,598)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,063 miles
    Test number
    439271602547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass222,465 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    222,465 miles
    Test number
    121523262792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail222,427 miles (+10,392)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,427 miles
    Test number
    571157996051
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass212,035 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    212,035 miles
    Test number
    642687407626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail212,034 miles (+7,560)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,034 miles
    Test number
    643804146226
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass204,474 miles (+6,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,474 miles
    Test number
    294926019721
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  8. Pass198,156 miles (+7,197)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    198,156 miles
    Test number
    895188562446
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,959 miles (+5,174)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,959 miles
    Test number
    549284051419
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass185,785 miles (+7,302)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,785 miles
    Test number
    416673894648
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass178,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,483 miles
    Test number
    661038586968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail178,483 miles (+11,139)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,483 miles
    Test number
    436639684324
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass167,344 miles (+13,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    167,344 miles
    Test number
    927546931051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass154,116 miles (+15,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    154,116 miles
    Test number
    615808456353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass138,867 miles (+15,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    719928334387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,033 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    357971053365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass123,033 miles (+16,679)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    727801053353
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass106,354 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    655939242331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail106,354 miles (+16,326)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    825077542389
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass90,028 miles (+19,127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    667287741347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    961574650368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail70,901 miles (+16,522)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    351854450364
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    872957300089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,378 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    564627800082
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about L6 FOT

Does L6 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 FOT expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 FOT?
The MOT on L6 FOT expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 FOT done?
L6 FOT was recorded at 230,063 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 11,648 miles a year.
Has L6 FOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 FOT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 FOT 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 L6 FOT find?
L6 FOT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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