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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L1 NGLMOT history

L1 NGL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L1 NGL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,203 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NGL was last recorded at 129,203 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,620 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,583 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,203 miles
  • 2025 – 125,620 miles
  • 2024 – 122,835 miles
  • 2023 – 120,418 miles
  • 2022 – 108,772 miles
  • 2021 – 107,411 miles
  • 2020 – 102,056 miles
  • 2019 – 96,638 miles
  • 2018 – 83,326 miles
  • 2017 – 70,582 miles
  • 2016 – 57,427 miles
  • 2015 – 46,156 miles
  • 2014 – 39,136 miles
  • 2013 – 32,566 miles
  • 2012 – 28,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,203 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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tires wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,203 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,203 miles
    Test number
    708089309334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,620 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,620 miles
    Test number
    621885067074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,835 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    234488349650
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on underside suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,418 miles
    Test number
    541694256398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,418 miles (+11,646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,418 miles
    Test number
    358397994353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    732856186396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,772 miles (+1,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    101746706525
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass107,411 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,411 miles
    Test number
    201055770290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,056 miles (+5,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    299357269422
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,638 miles (+13,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    112239512891
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape

  11. Pass83,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    234262930065
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop light not working

  12. Fail83,326 miles (+12,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    296430250777
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop light not working

  13. Pass70,582 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    364489224167
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail70,535 miles (+13,108)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    605619072529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing smooth 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,427 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    357841191506
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires wearing/feathering inner edge

  16. Fail57,425 miles (+11,269)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,425 miles
    Test number
    830573128119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires wearing/feathering inner edge

  17. Pass46,156 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    615710403764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,136 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,136 miles
    Test number
    476325134298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,566 miles (+3,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    369629753222
    • NoteBoth plates characters spacing just within limit

  20. Pass28,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    879782642227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 NGL

Does L1 NGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 NGL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 NGL?
The MOT on L1 NGL is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 NGL done?
L1 NGL was recorded at 129,203 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has L1 NGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NGL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 NGL 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 L1 NGL find?
L1 NGL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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