
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
V40 LJTMOT history
V40 LJT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 164,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 164,719 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 LJT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 LJT was last recorded at 164,719 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,719 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,719 miles
- 2025 – 153,387 miles
- 2024 – 131,412 miles
- 2023 – 112,575 miles
- 2022 – 108,096 miles
- 2021 – 102,789 miles
- 2020 – 97,075 miles
- 2019 – 90,386 miles
- 2018 – 88,141 miles
- 2017 – 84,135 miles
- 2016 – 76,313 miles
- 2015 – 57,396 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,719 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 164,719 miles
- Test number
- 206297318415
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,719 miles (+11,332)4 dangerous10 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,719 miles
- Test number
- 541557779532
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,387 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 153,387 miles
- Test number
- 303287224120
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail153,386 miles (+21,974)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,386 miles
- Test number
- 179449621452
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,412 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 131,412 miles
- Test number
- 865705872271
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Fail131,412 miles (+18,837)1 dangerous2 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,412 miles
- Test number
- 881743452237
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,575 miles
- Test number
- 860335123520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,573 miles (+4,477)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,573 miles
- Test number
- 655797982150
- MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust insecure middle exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass108,096 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,096 miles
- Test number
- 246569416157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,789 miles (+5,714)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 102,789 miles
- Test number
- 141410911934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,075 miles (+6,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 97,075 miles
- Test number
- 749459799357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,386 miles (+2,245)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 90,386 miles
- Test number
- 615139375789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,141 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,141 miles
- Test number
- 792407459724
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,135 miles (+7,822)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 84,135 miles
- Test number
- 101498370531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,313 miles (+18,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 76,313 miles
- Test number
- 609358986468
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn almost to cords on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,396 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 57,396 miles
- Test number
- 251740464908
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail57,396 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,396 miles
- Test number
- 603226987863
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V40 LJT
- Does V40 LJT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 LJT is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 LJT?
- The MOT on V40 LJT is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 LJT done?
- V40 LJT was recorded at 164,719 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 10,169 miles a year.
- Has V40 LJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 LJT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 LJT 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 V40 LJT find?
- V40 LJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.
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