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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.

V40 LJT black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass164,719 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass112,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,575 miles
    Test number
    860335123520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass108,096 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    246569416157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,789 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    141410911934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,075 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    749459799357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,386 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    615139375789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass84,135 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    101498370531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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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