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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

C5 LWYMOT history

C5 LWY is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

C5 LWY white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,001 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LWY was last recorded at 119,001 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 14,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,479 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,522 miles
Average per year
7,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,001 miles
  • 2024 – 104,479 miles
  • 2023 – 96,803 miles
  • 2022 – 90,957 miles
  • 2021 – 82,601 miles
  • 2020 – 75,286 miles
  • 2019 – 69,501 miles
  • 2018 – 62,215 miles
  • 2017 – 54,355 miles
  • 2016 – 45,380 miles
  • 2015 – 42,560 miles
  • 2014 – 31,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll underbody has surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,001 miles (+14,522)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    686086347080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has surface corrosion
  2. Pass104,479 miles (+7,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    319484657764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,803 miles (+5,846)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    417485747175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened OS/NS Lower suspension arms/spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,957 miles (+8,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    413871914417
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,601 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    207432429298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,598 miles (+7,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    805974349034
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,286 miles (+5,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    342617285402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass69,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    422643965029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,501 miles (+7,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    229155618090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  10. Pass62,215 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,215 miles
    Test number
    987077087094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,355 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    871541891169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,347 miles (+8,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    769792279963
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass45,380 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    844963500513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,560 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    622442818223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,977 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    987729764203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about C5 LWY

Does C5 LWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LWY is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 LWY?
The MOT on C5 LWY is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LWY done?
C5 LWY was recorded at 119,001 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,844 miles a year.
Has C5 LWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LWY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 LWY 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 C5 LWY find?
C5 LWY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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