Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L15 SXMMOT history
L15 SXM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 172,113 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 SXM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 SXM was last recorded at 172,113 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,110 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,113 miles
- 2024 – 166,132 miles
- 2023 – 155,854 miles
- 2022 – 151,172 miles
- 2021 – 144,236 miles
- 2020 – 134,706 miles
- 2019 – 123,050 miles
- 2018 – 111,784 miles
- 2017 – 100,152 miles
- 2016 – 87,293 miles
- 2015 – 73,916 miles
- 2014 – 64,843 miles
- 2013 – 54,053 miles
- 2012 – 40,691 miles
- 2011 – 30,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,113 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective LOWER GEARBOX MOUNT BUSH CRACKING/PLAYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and the shock shield partially insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,113 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 172,113 miles
- Test number
- 752345845962
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective LOWER GEARBOX MOUNT BUSH CRACKING/PLAY
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail172,110 miles (+5,978)1 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,110 miles
- Test number
- 317089697240
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE POLY BUSH WORN/PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH -FRONT +REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SPACING INCORRECT (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective LOWER GEARBOX MOUNT BUSH CRACKING/PLAY
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass166,132 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 166,132 miles
- Test number
- 961103865555
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail166,132 miles (+10,278)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,132 miles
- Test number
- 416422732751
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass155,854 miles (+4,682)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 155,854 miles
- Test number
- 706811260470
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,172 miles (+6,936)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,172 miles
- Test number
- 350878314184
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and the shock shield partially insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edge of the tread surfaces (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,236 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 144,236 miles
- Test number
- 342262774269
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and the shock shield partially insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,236 miles (+9,530)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,236 miles
- Test number
- 489819066638
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and the shock shield partially insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,706 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 134,706 miles
- Test number
- 774466773728
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and splitting around both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear tyre sizes are different but correct across the axles
Fail134,706 miles (+11,656)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,706 miles
- Test number
- 686030584804
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and splitting around both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear tyre sizes are different but correct across the axles
Pass123,050 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 123,050 miles
- Test number
- 511237633900
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,046 miles (+11,262)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,046 miles
- Test number
- 552112528793
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 111,784 miles
- Test number
- 614133301431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,784 miles (+11,632)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,784 miles
- Test number
- 829365717121
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp/joint corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,152 miles
- Test number
- 737066198759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,152 miles (+12,859)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,152 miles
- Test number
- 498899908181
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has two objects imbedded into the tread surface and leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape on the inner surfaces
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth is wearing low on the inner surface
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing badly out of shape on the inner surfaces
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread depth is wearing very low on the inner surface
Pass87,293 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 87,293 miles
- Test number
- 584436123572
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail87,293 miles (+13,377)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,293 miles
- Test number
- 302429428811
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass73,916 miles (+9,073)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,916 miles
- Test number
- 608769995027
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre worn down to 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn down to 3mm
Pass64,843 miles (+10,790)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,843 miles
- Test number
- 406593724176
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear brake pads low.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,053 miles (+13,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 54,053 miles
- Test number
- 625704693040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,691 miles (+9,837)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,691 miles
- Test number
- 789946192012
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNo reading on smoke test
Pass30,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 30,854 miles
- Test number
- 777538111123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 SXM
- Does L15 SXM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SXM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 SXM?
- The MOT on L15 SXM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 SXM done?
- L15 SXM was recorded at 172,113 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,467 miles a year.
- Has L15 SXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 SXM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 SXM 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 SXM find?
- L15 SXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount bush cracking/play, and 1 more.
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