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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

L71 ECBMOT history

L71 ECB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L71 ECB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,537 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 ECB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 ECB was last recorded at 95,537 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,576 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,961 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,537 miles
  • 2024 – 91,576 miles
  • 2023 – 86,830 miles
  • 2022 – 84,122 miles
  • 2021 – 82,686 miles
  • 2020 – 81,324 miles
  • 2019 – 79,659 miles
  • 2018 – 67,398 miles
  • 2017 – 52,191 miles
  • 2016 – 48,152 miles
  • 2015 – 42,862 miles
  • 2014 – 36,612 miles
  • 2013 – 30,346 miles
  • 2012 – 25,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,537 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - wearing edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    759311086374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,536 miles (+3,960)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    567114189299
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass91,576 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    883958534771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    318258804540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,829 miles (+2,707)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    626482558893
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass84,122 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,122 miles
    Test number
    374432286676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,686 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    165522903922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    519647169271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,324 miles (+12)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    933508163194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail81,312 miles (+1,653)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    336590878722
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from exhaust support.

  11. Pass79,659 miles (+96)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    756401091137
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail79,563 miles (+12,165)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,563 miles
    Test number
    629577889029
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass67,398 miles (+15,207)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    380998484456
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRun flat indicator on

  14. Pass52,191 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    682158547860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    268757694189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - wearing edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - wearing edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,152 miles (+5,290)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    169684499536
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - wearing edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - wearing edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing legal limit 3mm - sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,862 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    638594885013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,612 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    897118274052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,346 miles (+4,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    925616353088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,478 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    965282062019
    • NoteNsf tyre perished
    • NoteOsf tyre perished
    • NoteOsr lamp unit damaged

Questions about L71 ECB

Does L71 ECB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 ECB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L71 ECB?
The MOT on L71 ECB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 ECB done?
L71 ECB was recorded at 95,537 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has L71 ECB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 ECB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L71 ECB 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 L71 ECB find?
L71 ECB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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