2011 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · L8 LVM
2011 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 100,053 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 LVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 100,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 LVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (L8 LVM) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L8 LVM Mileage History
- 26/01/202496,579 mi
- 16/01/202598,646 mi+2,067 mi
- 23/01/202598,646 mi
- 03/02/2026100,052 mi+1,406 mi
- 03/02/2026100,053 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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