Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L7 MELMOT history
L7 MEL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 64,035 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 MEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 20 Aug 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 MEL was last recorded at 64,035 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,392 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,643 miles
- Average per year
- 5,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,035 miles
- 2025 – 59,392 miles
- 2024 – 54,580 miles
- 2023 – 49,837 miles
- 2022 – 44,976 miles
- 2021 – 39,393 miles
- 2020 – 34,542 miles
- 2019 – 29,606 miles
- 2018 – 22,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,035 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre fitted incorrect way around
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,035 miles (+4,643)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 64,035 miles
- Test number
- 440787568720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre fitted incorrect way around
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,392 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 59,392 miles
- Test number
- 240920908550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light
Fail59,392 miles (+4,812)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,392 miles
- Test number
- 585936028042
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light
Pass54,580 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 54,580 miles
- Test number
- 239011776048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail54,580 miles (+4,743)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,580 miles
- Test number
- 846868659912
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 996746597705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,837 miles (+4,861)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 560550132306
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,976 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 44,976 miles
- Test number
- 372804546920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,393 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 39,393 miles
- Test number
- 135690873693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,542 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 34,542 miles
- Test number
- 555706118316
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass29,606 miles (+6,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 29,606 miles
- Test number
- 412673829295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass22,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 22,963 miles
- Test number
- 371263528014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L7 MEL
- Does L7 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MEL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 MEL?
- The MOT on L7 MEL 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 L7 MEL done?
- L7 MEL was recorded at 64,035 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,148 miles a year.
- Has L7 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 MEL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 MEL 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 MEL find?
- L7 MEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre fitted incorrect way around; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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