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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

R70 LYCMOT history

R70 LYC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

R70 LYC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,737 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LYC was last recorded at 139,737 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 17,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,372 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,365 miles
Average per year
12,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,737 miles
  • 2025 – 122,372 miles
  • 2023 – 96,244 miles
  • 2022 – 79,949 miles
  • 2021 – 73,894 miles
  • 2020 – 64,606 miles
  • 2019 – 53,694 miles
  • 2018 – 41,785 miles
  • 2017 – 31,842 miles
  • 2016 – 24,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,737 miles
    Test number
    756731834921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,737 miles (+17,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,737 miles
    Test number
    168612497307
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    830995222080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,372 miles (+26,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    735200489044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    158193425958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail96,244 miles (+16,295)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    751916581881
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,949 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    188327003589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,894 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    851911948284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,606 miles (+10,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,606 miles
    Test number
    824930319733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,694 miles (+11,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    296120796323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass41,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,785 miles
    Test number
    509734500733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,785 miles (+9,943)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,785 miles
    Test number
    833703574745
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass31,842 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    632073738939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,494 miles
    Test number
    692032935566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R70 LYC

Does R70 LYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LYC is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LYC?
The MOT on R70 LYC is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LYC done?
R70 LYC was recorded at 139,737 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 12,155 miles a year.
Has R70 LYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LYC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R70 LYC 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 R70 LYC find?
R70 LYC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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