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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

L22 RAGMOT history

L22 RAG is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L22 RAG blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,807 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 RAG was last recorded at 117,807 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 12,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,871 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,936 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,807 miles
  • 2024 – 104,871 miles
  • 2023 – 102,341 miles
  • 2022 – 99,752 miles
  • 2021 – 97,255 miles
  • 2019 – 93,758 miles
  • 2018 – 90,558 miles
  • 2017 – 87,034 miles
  • 2016 – 76,393 miles
  • 2015 – 68,128 miles
  • 2014 – 54,988 miles
  • 2013 – 44,496 miles
  • 2012 – 34,221 miles
  • 2011 – 32,270 miles
  • 2010 – 27,091 miles
  • 2009 – 22,116 miles
  • 2008 – 15,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Both front console bushes beginning to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,807 miles (+12,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    261952411892
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass104,871 miles (+2,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    894570459148
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,341 miles
    Test number
    424024548670
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes beginning to split

  4. Fail102,341 miles (+2,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,341 miles
    Test number
    613727296140
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes beginning to split

  5. Pass99,752 miles (+2,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    295506229631
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes beginning to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate in poor condition + loose
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing lamp not working

  6. Pass97,255 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    782302678168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,758 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    124223257165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass90,558 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    181382462894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    454535520904
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail87,034 miles (+10,641)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    745387415529
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass76,393 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    129011435332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,128 miles (+13,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    108341019461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,988 miles (+10,492)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    657306094112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,496 miles (+10,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    858298793146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,221 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    626658322273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    797375781101
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall cut

  17. Fail32,270 miles (+5,179)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    207815881488
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall cut

  18. Pass27,091 miles (+4,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,091 miles
    Test number
    212368880459
    • 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)

  19. Pass22,116 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    233428489177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    291006778161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 RAG

Does L22 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 RAG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 RAG?
The MOT on L22 RAG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 RAG done?
L22 RAG was recorded at 117,807 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has L22 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 RAG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 RAG 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 RAG find?
L22 RAG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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