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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L20 GHWMOT history

L20 GHW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L20 GHW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,125 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GHW was last recorded at 110,125 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 11,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,265 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,860 miles
Average per year
6,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,125 miles
  • 2025 – 98,265 miles
  • 2024 – 89,502 miles
  • 2023 – 82,758 miles
  • 2022 – 75,522 miles
  • 2021 – 65,601 miles
  • 2020 – 57,136 miles
  • 2019 – 37,924 miles
  • 2018 – 35,582 miles
  • 2017 – 33,206 miles
  • 2016 – 30,606 miles
  • 2015 – 28,597 miles
  • 2014 – 25,711 miles
  • 2013 – 22,542 miles
  • 2012 – 17,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,125 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,125 miles (+11,860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    271134540023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,265 miles (+8,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    969843587904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass89,502 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    621239233784
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail89,473 miles (+6,715)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    725828569569
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hatch opens intermitantly
  5. Pass82,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    633756008226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension rods corroded
  6. Fail82,758 miles (+7,236)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    835090883583
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve rotten and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing fuel filter mounted incorrectly and chafing water sensor (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension rods corroded
  7. Pass75,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    236651412059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,522 miles (+9,921)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    217615929129
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass65,601 miles (+8,465)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    363297662019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass57,136 miles (+19,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    309576091826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,924 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,924 miles
    Test number
    748542488840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,088 miles (+1,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    805417699878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass35,582 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    184643965879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,206 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,206 miles
    Test number
    417989517854
    • 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass30,606 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    136449077540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,597 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    376691865159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,711 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,711 miles
    Test number
    936091464116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,542 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,542 miles
    Test number
    815393463185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,557 miles
    Test number
    219972772428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 GHW

Does L20 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 GHW?
The MOT on L20 GHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 GHW done?
L20 GHW was recorded at 110,125 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,493 miles a year.
Has L20 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GHW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 GHW 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 GHW find?
L20 GHW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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