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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

L7 GWJMOT history

L7 GWJ is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 30,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L7 GWJ red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,494 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GWJ was last recorded at 30,494 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,670 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
1,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,494 miles
  • 2025 – 29,670 miles
  • 2024 – 28,343 miles
  • 2023 – 27,432 miles
  • 2022 – 26,117 miles
  • 2021 – 24,999 miles
  • 2020 – 24,021 miles
  • 2019 – 21,487 miles
  • 2018 – 19,265 miles
  • 2017 – 17,564 miles
  • 2016 – 16,604 miles
  • 2015 – 15,021 miles
  • 2014 – 13,073 miles
  • 2013 – 11,118 miles
  • 2012 – 8,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,494 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,494 miles
    Test number
    456719037204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail30,494 miles (+824)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,494 miles
    Test number
    652431914603
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass29,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    477440890854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail29,670 miles (+1,327)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    937486710689
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,343 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    946316915064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    161735107913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail27,432 miles (+1,315)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    609750231728
    • MajorBraking system leaking SERVO AIR LEAK (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,117 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    414169354087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass24,999 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,999 miles
    Test number
    897859248147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,021 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    567390207757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NOT BAD (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass21,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,487 miles
    Test number
    213963890344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,487 miles (+2,222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,487 miles
    Test number
    779364531603
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass19,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    877497579704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to step inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to step slightly inner edge

  14. Fail19,265 miles (+1,701)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    573405491374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to step inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to step slightly inner edge

  15. Pass17,564 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    491215669072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,604 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,604 miles
    Test number
    262055347901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,021 miles (+1,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,021 miles
    Test number
    706132565140
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass13,073 miles (+1,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,073 miles
    Test number
    747827264100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  19. Pass11,118 miles (+2,309)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    11,118 miles
    Test number
    198138363121
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteCracks around tread of both front tyres
    • NoteCracks in fuel cap seal

  20. Pass8,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,809 miles
    Test number
    435221272123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GWJ

Does L7 GWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GWJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GWJ?
The MOT on L7 GWJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GWJ done?
L7 GWJ was recorded at 30,494 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,536 miles a year.
Has L7 GWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GWJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 GWJ 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 GWJ find?
L7 GWJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged wall; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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