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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

L23 BHPMOT history

L23 BHP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L23 BHP black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,587 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BHP was last recorded at 50,587 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,587 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,587 miles
  • 2022 – 49,983 miles
  • 2020 – 48,502 miles
  • 2019 – 42,945 miles
  • 2018 – 36,973 miles
  • 2017 – 32,813 miles
  • 2016 – 31,368 miles
  • 2015 – 29,216 miles
  • 2014 – 26,600 miles
  • 2013 – 18,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats or beltsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    974420292342
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts

  2. Fail50,587 miles (+604)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    426046298700
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts

  3. Pass49,983 miles (+1,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    372458970715
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,502 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,502 miles
    Test number
    671900791697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,474 miles (+5,529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    470766284943
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,945 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    118988069240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,851 miles (+2,878)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    446025104866
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,973 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    495157840425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,813 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    983889380105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,368 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    407287554082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,216 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    134278396425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,600 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,600 miles
    Test number
    609197244235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,520 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,520 miles
    Test number
    269878263247
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail18,506 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    717797563299
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 BHP

Does L23 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BHP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BHP?
The MOT on L23 BHP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BHP done?
L23 BHP was recorded at 50,587 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has L23 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BHP has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BHP 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 BHP find?
L23 BHP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: no rear seats or belts.

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