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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L8 XECMOT history

L8 XEC is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 112,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L8 XEC white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,675 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XEC was last recorded at 112,675 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,037 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,638 miles
Average per year
4,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,675 miles
  • 2025 – 108,037 miles
  • 2023 – 103,849 miles
  • 2022 – 102,318 miles
  • 2021 – 101,089 miles
  • 2020 – 94,539 miles
  • 2019 – 81,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,675 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,675 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    688568076501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,037 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    237000250883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,849 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    996321036689
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,281 miles (+963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    519042322334
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.8mm & tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,318 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,318 miles
    Test number
    355704491716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also has limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass101,089 miles (+6,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    651894371659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,539 miles (+12,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    350287570881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    164378690950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XEC

Does L8 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XEC is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XEC?
The MOT on L8 XEC is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XEC done?
L8 XEC was recorded at 112,675 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
Has L8 XEC ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 XEC has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 XEC 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 XEC find?
L8 XEC passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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