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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L13 LWJMOT history

L13 LWJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L13 LWJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,521 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LWJ was last recorded at 125,521 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2012: 35,347 miles, lower than 35,723 miles on 24 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,351 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,170 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,521 miles
  • 2025 – 122,351 miles
  • 2024 – 118,769 miles
  • 2023 – 114,877 miles
  • 2022 – 110,643 miles
  • 2021 – 106,579 miles
  • 2020 – 102,480 miles
  • 2019 – 99,227 miles
  • 2018 – 93,981 miles
  • 2017 – 89,530 miles
  • 2016 – 81,529 miles
  • 2015 – 65,392 miles
  • 2014 – 58,232 miles
  • 2013 – 49,205 miles
  • 2012 – 35,347 miles
  • 2011 – 27,026 miles
  • 2010 – 14,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,521 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    814929319147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,351 miles (+3,582)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    849346640389
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,769 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    519463322300
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail118,764 miles (+3,887)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    131252489427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass114,877 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    895727623432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaiter previous signs of grease leaking out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,877 miles (+4,234)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    321923952020
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaiter previous signs of grease leaking out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,643 miles (+4,064)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,643 miles
    Test number
    317078309855
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass106,579 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    886347568043
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged tapped (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail106,579 miles (+4,099)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    646955369283
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged tapped (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass102,480 miles (+3,253)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    200722318748
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt got tape on
    • AdvisoryNsf cv gater got grease around it

  11. Pass99,227 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    484203653492
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail99,203 miles (+5,222)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    958311375332
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass93,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    648765926333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,981 miles (+4,451)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    242809718324
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass89,530 miles (+8,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    211200279709
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass81,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    359808047578
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail81,529 miles (+16,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    603760102500
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,392 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    277183855471
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail65,387 miles (+7,155)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    255000155124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass58,232 miles (+9,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    248560474178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass49,205 miles (+13,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    379200983173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,347 miles (-376)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    968148652115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail35,723 miles (+8,697)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    159915242165
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass27,026 miles (+12,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,026 miles
    Test number
    885993941101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,806 miles
    Test number
    883339900199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LWJ

Does L13 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LWJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LWJ?
The MOT on L13 LWJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LWJ done?
L13 LWJ was recorded at 125,521 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has L13 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LWJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 LWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 LWJ find?
L13 LWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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