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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L77 DCOMOT history

L77 DCO is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L77 DCO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,019 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DCO was last recorded at 84,019 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,590 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,019 miles
  • 2025 – 81,590 miles
  • 2024 – 78,387 miles
  • 2023 – 73,096 miles
  • 2022 – 69,345 miles
  • 2021 – 65,749 miles
  • 2020 – 61,201 miles
  • 2019 – 58,557 miles
  • 2018 – 56,700 miles
  • 2017 – 53,844 miles
  • 2016 – 50,778 miles
  • 2015 – 46,331 miles
  • 2014 – 42,006 miles
  • 2013 – 33,509 miles
  • 2012 – 23,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,019 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,019 miles (+2,429)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    536713247785
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,590 miles (+23)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    210768965905
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail81,567 miles (+3,180)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    755355794444
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,387 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    532684895118
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail78,387 miles (+5,291)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    292359009182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,096 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    705619595258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail73,088 miles (+3,743)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    267861402532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass69,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    930218182004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc discoloured/been hot
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

  9. Fail69,345 miles (+3,596)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    618943746248
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc discoloured/been hot
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

  10. Pass65,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    195813347788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail65,749 miles (+4,548)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    653597558357
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    784385767115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,201 miles (+2,644)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    481961225444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass58,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,557 miles
    Test number
    912474232699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,557 miles (+1,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,557 miles
    Test number
    836624887994
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass56,700 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    636176374056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass53,844 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    422336528681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,778 miles (+4,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,778 miles
    Test number
    131292243906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,331 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    215494195440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,006 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    889839204221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,509 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    816436323338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,421 miles (+9,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    949052723326
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass23,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    637395122378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 DCO

Does L77 DCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DCO is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 DCO?
The MOT on L77 DCO is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DCO done?
L77 DCO was recorded at 84,019 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has L77 DCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DCO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 DCO 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 L77 DCO find?
L77 DCO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack.

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