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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

Y18 LDBMOT history

Y18 LDB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 145,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

Y18 LDB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,468 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LDB was last recorded at 145,468 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 13,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,901 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,567 miles
Average per year
13,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,468 miles
  • 2025 – 131,901 miles
  • 2024 – 117,382 miles
  • 2023 – 103,549 miles
  • 2022 – 90,684 miles
  • 2021 – 76,004 miles
  • 2020 – 71,652 miles
  • 2019 – 52,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,468 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    822005966178
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail145,468 miles (+13,567)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    215664410768
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass131,901 miles (+14,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    541725993953
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass117,382 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,382 miles
    Test number
    695448626819
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail117,382 miles (+13,833)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,382 miles
    Test number
    972300480223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass103,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    129991282816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail103,549 miles (+12,865)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    145269150920
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass90,684 miles (+14,680)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    927890865361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,004 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    878586476601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,652 miles (+18,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    683511945400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass52,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    353777938806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about Y18 LDB

Does Y18 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LDB is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LDB?
The MOT on Y18 LDB is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LDB done?
Y18 LDB was recorded at 145,468 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 13,940 miles a year.
Has Y18 LDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LDB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 LDB 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 Y18 LDB find?
Y18 LDB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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