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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

L20 GHTMOT history

L20 GHT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

L20 GHT black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
188,524 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GHT was last recorded at 188,524 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,524 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,524 miles
  • 2021 – 184,168 miles
  • 2020 – 180,063 miles
  • 2018 – 167,202 miles
  • 2017 – 159,642 miles
  • 2016 – 150,012 miles
  • 2014 – 135,159 miles
  • 2013 – 128,888 miles
  • 2012 – 119,591 miles
  • 2010 – 101,813 miles
  • 2009 – 90,081 miles
  • 2008 – 76,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,524 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall cutRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,524 miles
    Test number
    437830294901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,524 miles (+4,356)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,524 miles
    Test number
    114710265748
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,168 miles
    Test number
    587495571230
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,168 miles (+4,105)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,168 miles
    Test number
    645067584250
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Sleeve joint snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,063 miles (+12,861)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,063 miles
    Test number
    472675604740
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,202 miles (+7,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    167,202 miles
    Test number
    492559476322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass159,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,642 miles
    Test number
    290125001606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryScreen marked by wipers

  8. Fail159,639 miles (+9,627)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,639 miles
    Test number
    378708463916
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryScreen marked by wipers

  9. Pass150,012 miles (+14,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    512378239190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  10. Pass135,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,159 miles
    Test number
    156796984027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail135,156 miles (+6,268)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,156 miles
    Test number
    117466884430
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  12. Pass128,888 miles (+9,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    325185793023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass119,591 miles (+17,778)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,591 miles
    Test number
    467020092011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  14. Pass101,813 miles (+11,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    993635280298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,081 miles (+13,833)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    564056489287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    534430788255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,246 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    153590988206
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L20 GHT

Does L20 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 GHT expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 GHT?
The MOT on L20 GHT expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 GHT done?
L20 GHT was recorded at 188,524 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has L20 GHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GHT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 GHT 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 L20 GHT find?
L20 GHT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre wall cut; oil leak, but not excessive.

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