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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L20 WLXMOT history

L20 WLX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L20 WLX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,640 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 WLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 WLX was last recorded at 125,640 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,637 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,640 miles
  • 2025 – 117,498 miles
  • 2024 – 111,598 miles
  • 2023 – 107,413 miles
  • 2022 – 99,323 miles
  • 2021 – 94,547 miles
  • 2020 – 94,544 miles
  • 2019 – 93,183 miles
  • 2018 – 83,901 miles
  • 2017 – 74,007 miles
  • 2016 – 64,780 miles
  • 2015 – 52,718 miles
  • 2014 – 45,118 miles
  • 2013 – 36,767 miles
  • 2012 – 28,890 miles
  • 2011 – 21,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,640 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Height sensor linkage looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,640 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,640 miles
    Test number
    559036854032
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Height sensor linkage loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,637 miles (+8,139)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,637 miles
    Test number
    319089538264
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At join to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Height sensor linkage loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,498 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,498 miles
    Test number
    238774601507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,496 miles (+5,898)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    500719793203
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,598 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    919069738523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,413 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    304496021159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage weld repair covered in underseal

  7. Fail107,383 miles (+8,060)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    987924033922
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,323 miles
    Test number
    498305020177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,323 miles (+4,776)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,323 miles
    Test number
    291227376344
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,547 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    181232887956
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail94,544 miles (+1,361)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,544 miles
    Test number
    814579150619
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass93,183 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    532068204826
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi join has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail93,183 miles (+9,282)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    931573806150
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi join has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass83,901 miles (+9,894)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    382992269871
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section of balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass74,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    502957739223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe flexible joint leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail74,007 miles (+9,227)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    807266531149
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly causing a 40% imbalance (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe flexible joint leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass64,780 miles (+12,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    179582023917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,718 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    443170582077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,118 miles (+8,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    939726414382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,767 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,767 miles
    Test number
    846994523316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,890 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    929486422358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    777779221379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 WLX

Does L20 WLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 WLX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 WLX?
The MOT on L20 WLX is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 WLX done?
L20 WLX was recorded at 125,640 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,309 miles a year.
Has L20 WLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 WLX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 WLX 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 WLX find?
L20 WLX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front height sensor linkage loose, and 3 more.

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