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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,395 cc

L8 RBYMOT history

L8 RBY is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L8 RBY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
113,510 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RBY was last recorded at 113,510 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,247 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,510 miles
  • 2025 – 109,247 miles
  • 2024 – 104,339 miles
  • 2023 – 100,229 miles
  • 2022 – 96,453 miles
  • 2021 – 90,639 miles
  • 2020 – 84,794 miles
  • 2019 – 79,961 miles
  • 2018 – 60,554 miles
  • 2017 – 45,886 miles
  • 2015 – 29,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,510 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Signs of an oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,510 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    602217264516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,247 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    897392909996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,339 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,339 miles
    Test number
    445500018678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,229 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    137192059379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,453 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,453 miles
    Test number
    388637646487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    619853150538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,636 miles (+5,842)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    743890987403
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass84,794 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    305129649539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    529932484415
    • AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
  10. Fail79,961 miles (+19,407)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    894171199032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
  11. Pass60,554 miles (+14,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,554 miles
    Test number
    128042367636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass45,886 miles (+16,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    528638041241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    906922495123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,133 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    799742595131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 RBY

Does L8 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RBY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RBY?
The MOT on L8 RBY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RBY done?
L8 RBY was recorded at 113,510 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has L8 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 RBY 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 L8 RBY find?
L8 RBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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