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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L23 AKCMOT history

L23 AKC is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 183,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L23 AKC red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
183,719 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 AKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 AKC was last recorded at 183,719 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,100 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,619 miles
Average per year
8,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,719 miles
  • 2025 – 180,100 miles
  • 2023 – 175,309 miles
  • 2022 – 169,395 miles
  • 2021 – 163,359 miles
  • 2020 – 160,215 miles
  • 2019 – 156,672 miles
  • 2018 – 150,626 miles
  • 2017 – 142,250 miles
  • 2016 – 134,401 miles
  • 2015 – 123,038 miles
  • 2014 – 113,377 miles
  • 2013 – 93,946 miles
  • 2012 – 71,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,719 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear all suspension components heavily under sealed

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,719 miles (+3,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,719 miles
    Test number
    143889915035
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components heavily under sealed

  2. Pass180,100 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,100 miles
    Test number
    433613625092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,309 miles (+5,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,309 miles
    Test number
    450473319620
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,395 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,395 miles
    Test number
    274527727524
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,359 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,359 miles
    Test number
    905089332612
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,215 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,215 miles
    Test number
    788035150221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,672 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,672 miles
    Test number
    350254750751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,626 miles (+8,376)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,626 miles
    Test number
    394611130736
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass142,250 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    733482604539
    • 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)

  10. Pass134,401 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,401 miles
    Test number
    989924711666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,038 miles (+9,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,038 miles
    Test number
    967349366847
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass113,377 miles (+19,431)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    219188224313
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass93,946 miles (+22,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    945114033310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    826389742322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 AKC

Does L23 AKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AKC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 AKC?
The MOT on L23 AKC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 AKC done?
L23 AKC was recorded at 183,719 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,556 miles a year.
Has L23 AKC ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 AKC has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 AKC 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 L23 AKC find?
L23 AKC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear all suspension components heavily under sealed.

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