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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L7 BUUMOT history

L7 BUU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 214,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

L7 BUU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
214,314 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BUU was last recorded at 214,314 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
213,327 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
987 miles
Average per year
13,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,314 miles
  • 2025 – 213,327 miles
  • 2024 – 208,546 miles
  • 2023 – 198,037 miles
  • 2022 – 189,098 miles
  • 2021 – 181,067 miles
  • 2020 – 172,014 miles
  • 2019 – 158,121 miles
  • 2018 – 125,443 miles
  • 2017 – 92,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,314 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,314 miles (+987)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    214,314 miles
    Test number
    529772434793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass213,327 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    213,327 miles
    Test number
    488708953727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail213,327 miles (+4,781)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,327 miles
    Test number
    836004851988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass208,546 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    208,546 miles
    Test number
    391907416453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail208,546 miles (+10,509)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,546 miles
    Test number
    619825900943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass198,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    198,037 miles
    Test number
    448859044477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,037 miles (+8,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,037 miles
    Test number
    563703965707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass189,098 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    189,098 miles
    Test number
    999226070149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,067 miles (+9,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    181,067 miles
    Test number
    120364230294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass172,014 miles (+13,893)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    172,014 miles
    Test number
    339088173624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,121 miles (+32,678)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,121 miles
    Test number
    528055430055
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass125,443 miles (+32,531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    246852129001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    453194108702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  14. Fail92,907 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,907 miles
    Test number
    208199085147
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

Questions about L7 BUU

Does L7 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BUU is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BUU?
The MOT on L7 BUU is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BUU done?
L7 BUU was recorded at 214,314 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 13,241 miles a year.
Has L7 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BUU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 BUU 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 L7 BUU find?
L7 BUU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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