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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

L22 MOWMOT history

L22 MOW is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L22 MOW white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,898 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MOW was last recorded at 179,898 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,897 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,898 miles
  • 2025 – 179,870 miles
  • 2024 – 176,632 miles
  • 2023 – 160,736 miles
  • 2022 – 136,166 miles
  • 2021 – 123,260 miles
  • 2020 – 119,509 miles
  • 2019 – 108,821 miles
  • 2018 – 99,867 miles
  • 2017 – 92,518 miles
  • 2016 – 82,793 miles
  • 2015 – 70,968 miles
  • 2014 – 58,720 miles
  • 2013 – 43,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,898 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,898 miles
    Test number
    444147444215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,897 miles (+27)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,897 miles
    Test number
    323569936499
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,870 miles (+3,238)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,870 miles
    Test number
    120524720337
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded within 30 CM of Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded within 30 CM of Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still creates a strong seal
    • AdvisoryLarge sun strip fitted to window screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose

  4. Pass176,632 miles (+15,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,632 miles
    Test number
    585216727388
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake just met the parking brake efficiency

  5. Pass160,736 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,736 miles
    Test number
    546908692821
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,732 miles (+24,566)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,732 miles
    Test number
    574721828262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,166 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,166 miles
    Test number
    850666683314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,260 miles (+3,751)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,260 miles
    Test number
    673550855792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipes corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body rear corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,509 miles (+10,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    574412095025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,821 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,821 miles
    Test number
    849057193767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,867 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    675881358890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail99,702 miles (+7,184)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,702 miles
    Test number
    218757971814
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

  13. Pass92,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    931199693811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail92,516 miles (+9,723)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    257379156957
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass82,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    763667162095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail82,793 miles (+11,825)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    173540820787
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass70,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    255893365075
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail70,967 miles (+12,247)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    747673665009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass58,720 miles (+15,049)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    945265954009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    397687463049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L22 MOW

Does L22 MOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MOW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 MOW?
The MOT on L22 MOW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 MOW done?
L22 MOW was recorded at 179,898 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 10,593 miles a year.
Has L22 MOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MOW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 MOW 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 L22 MOW find?
L22 MOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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