Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,984 cc
L21 NGMMOT history
L21 NGM is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 205,824 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 205,824 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 NGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 NGM was last recorded at 205,824 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,345 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 479 miles
- Average per year
- 8,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,824 miles
- 2024 – 187,035 miles
- 2023 – 174,081 miles
- 2022 – 163,294 miles
- 2021 – 157,376 miles
- 2020 – 152,021 miles
- 2019 – 145,257 miles
- 2018 – 136,442 miles
- 2017 – 134,379 miles
- 2016 – 127,460 miles
- 2015 – 118,923 miles
- 2014 – 111,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,824 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,824 miles (+479)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 205,824 miles
- Test number
- 238412223111
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail205,345 miles (+18,310)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,345 miles
- Test number
- 316557893117
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass187,035 miles (+263)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 187,035 miles
- Test number
- 168640712571
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,772 miles (+12,691)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,772 miles
- Test number
- 834417810110
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,081 miles (+10,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 174,081 miles
- Test number
- 710670279508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass163,294 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 163,294 miles
- Test number
- 704891482908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,293 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,293 miles
- Test number
- 723169391869
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,376 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 157,376 miles
- Test number
- 163686957384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,021 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 245672945990
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail152,021 miles (+6,764)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 897236334337
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing loose all 4 one each (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass145,257 miles (+8,815)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,257 miles
- Test number
- 447047096252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,442 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 136,442 miles
- Test number
- 418289668972
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,379 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 134,379 miles
- Test number
- 956040984852
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail134,379 miles (+6,919)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,379 miles
- Test number
- 849050769565
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass127,460 miles (+8,537)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,460 miles
- Test number
- 252649008048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,923 miles (+7,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 118,923 miles
- Test number
- 619144614246
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,019 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 111,019 miles
- Test number
- 808666874292
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L21 NGM
- Does L21 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NGM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L21 NGM?
- The MOT on L21 NGM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 NGM done?
- L21 NGM was recorded at 205,824 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,458 miles a year.
- Has L21 NGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 NGM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 NGM 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 L21 NGM find?
- L21 NGM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush split.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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