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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

L20 PRTMOT history

L20 PRT is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

L20 PRT grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,630 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PRT was last recorded at 82,630 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 7,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,706 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,924 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,630 miles
  • 2025 – 74,706 miles
  • 2024 – 71,124 miles
  • 2023 – 67,211 miles
  • 2022 – 63,886 miles
  • 2020 – 62,171 miles
  • 2019 – 58,762 miles
  • 2018 – 55,725 miles
  • 2017 – 54,127 miles
  • 2015 – 49,607 miles
  • 2014 – 46,606 miles
  • 2012 – 44,196 miles
  • 2011 – 41,636 miles
  • 2010 – 41,240 miles
  • 2009 – 38,646 miles
  • 2008 – 32,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,630 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Close To Acceptable Limits (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,630 miles (+7,924)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    249461659057
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Close To Acceptable Limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,706 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    274623554545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,124 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    102287470696
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail71,116 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    211729088833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,211 miles (+3,325)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    514587967356
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass63,886 miles (+1,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    874975439288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,171 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    557511103149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,164 miles (+3,402)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    879930118602
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    115705703063
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corroded

  10. Fail58,762 miles (+3,037)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    853325288297
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • 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 Brake back plates corroded

  11. Pass55,725 miles (+1,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    630190856381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  12. Pass54,127 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    599595682466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail54,122 miles (+4,515)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    860527092568
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required efficiency and did not lock either side

  14. Pass49,607 miles (+3,001)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    665997995049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr, nsr, osf brake backplates in poor condition, corroded.

  15. Fail46,606 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    445421424011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake backplates corroded

  16. Pass46,606 miles (+2,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    958331824061
    • NoteRear brake backplates corroded

  17. Pass44,196 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    478814852362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass41,636 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    136214261307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,629 miles (+389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    498052961413
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,240 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    933225660314
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine undershield damaged
    • NoteOsr park brake lever on caliper does not quite reach stop
    • NoteSmall chip in screen

  21. Fail41,240 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    673915660353
    • DangerousOsf tyre badly perished in tread
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine undershield damaged
    • NoteNst tyre perished in tread also worn inner edge
    • NoteOsr park brake lever on caliper does not quite reach stop
    • NoteSmall chip in screen

  22. Pass38,646 miles (+6,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    760883929312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass32,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    890894118202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 PRT

Does L20 PRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PRT is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PRT?
The MOT on L20 PRT is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 PRT done?
L20 PRT was recorded at 82,630 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has L20 PRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PRT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 PRT 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 PRT find?
L20 PRT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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