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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L15 NLWMOT history

L15 NLW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L15 NLW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,697 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NLW was last recorded at 184,697 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,444 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,253 miles
Average per year
9,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,697 miles
  • 2025 – 176,444 miles
  • 2024 – 165,858 miles
  • 2023 – 155,942 miles
  • 2022 – 146,184 miles
  • 2021 – 135,060 miles
  • 2020 – 124,740 miles
  • 2019 – 114,613 miles
  • 2018 – 103,564 miles
  • 2017 – 94,479 miles
  • 2016 – 82,855 miles
  • 2015 – 78,372 miles
  • 2014 – 70,152 miles
  • 2013 – 53,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,697 miles (+8,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,697 miles
    Test number
    733576196984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,444 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,444 miles
    Test number
    551235702295
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail176,444 miles (+10,586)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,444 miles
    Test number
    820618766442
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass165,858 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,858 miles
    Test number
    608396591962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,812 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,812 miles
    Test number
    578454439438
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  6. Fail165,810 miles (+9,868)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,810 miles
    Test number
    160396988749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. 235/35R19 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,942 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,942 miles
    Test number
    558584491027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,926 miles (+141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,926 miles
    Test number
    920828631445
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,785 miles (+9,601)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,785 miles
    Test number
    433559254844
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass146,184 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,184 miles
    Test number
    617948775554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,061 miles (+11,001)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,061 miles
    Test number
    799208808377
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass135,060 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    215812320868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail135,054 miles (+10,314)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    896627234047
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad warning lamp (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass124,740 miles (+10,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    444096422065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass114,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    633332771085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,613 miles (+11,049)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    465907561737
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass103,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    506486838394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,564 miles (+9,085)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    705956576884
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass94,479 miles (+11,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    881106117144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,855 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    816720684703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    288278325137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,372 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    389258625185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    578842024101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,152 miles (+16,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    919811924176
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass53,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    719310543173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NLW

Does L15 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NLW?
The MOT on L15 NLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NLW done?
L15 NLW was recorded at 184,697 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,963 miles a year.
Has L15 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NLW has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 NLW 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 L15 NLW find?
L15 NLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear handbrake efficiency low; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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