Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
L7 DTRMOT history
L7 DTR is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 209,344 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 DTR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 DTR was last recorded at 209,344 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 209,337 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,344 miles
- 2025 – 207,393 miles
- 2024 – 199,445 miles
- 2023 – 189,651 miles
- 2022 – 182,417 miles
- 2021 – 174,077 miles
- 2020 – 164,495 miles
- 2019 – 151,170 miles
- 2018 – 138,129 miles
- 2017 – 127,865 miles
- 2016 – 113,589 miles
- 2015 – 103,519 miles
- 2014 – 94,578 miles
- 2013 – 90,723 miles
- 2012 – 83,972 miles
- 2011 – 75,722 miles
- 2010 – 58,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,344 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,344 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 209,344 miles
- Test number
- 995221867768
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail209,337 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,337 miles
- Test number
- 729426321491
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV joint worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass207,393 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 207,393 miles
- Test number
- 379256677770
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail207,388 miles (+7,943)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,388 miles
- Test number
- 530338675648
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM , FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW. (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,445 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 199,445 miles
- Test number
- 229329143425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail199,445 miles (+9,794)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,445 miles
- Test number
- 538340690435
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,651 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 189,651 miles
- Test number
- 152429002883
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,650 miles (+7,233)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,650 miles
- Test number
- 390954090577
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass182,417 miles (+8,340)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 182,417 miles
- Test number
- 832481575623
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,077 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 174,077 miles
- Test number
- 629793019251
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail174,077 miles (+9,582)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,077 miles
- Test number
- 476742621056
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,495 miles (+13,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 164,495 miles
- Test number
- 631871368506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,170 miles
- Test number
- 394790545745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,170 miles (+13,041)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,170 miles
- Test number
- 372434014556
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,129 miles (+10,264)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 138,129 miles
- Test number
- 295699832830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,865 miles (+14,276)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 127,865 miles
- Test number
- 581779398931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 113,589 miles
- Test number
- 562802940727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,585 miles (+10,066)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,585 miles
- Test number
- 350960083150
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass103,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 103,519 miles
- Test number
- 579171075084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,519 miles (+8,941)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,519 miles
- Test number
- 658600675089
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit
Pass94,578 miles (+3,855)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 94,578 miles
- Test number
- 815348244089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,723 miles (+6,751)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 90,723 miles
- Test number
- 468718153070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,972 miles (+8,250)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 567759652086
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting worn
Pass75,722 miles (+17,550)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 75,722 miles
- Test number
- 135074651431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,172 miles
- Test number
- 362527440012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 DTR
- Does L7 DTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DTR is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 DTR?
- The MOT on L7 DTR is valid until 11 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 DTR done?
- L7 DTR was recorded at 209,344 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 9,264 miles a year.
- Has L7 DTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 DTR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 DTR 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 DTR find?
- L7 DTR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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