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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

L23 HRTMOT history

L23 HRT is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 191,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L23 HRT silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,064 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HRT was last recorded at 191,064 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 11,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,271 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,793 miles
Average per year
8,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,064 miles
  • 2025 – 179,271 miles
  • 2024 – 153,414 miles
  • 2023 – 127,077 miles
  • 2022 – 118,414 miles
  • 2021 – 112,087 miles
  • 2020 – 108,370 miles
  • 2019 – 102,809 miles
  • 2018 – 97,467 miles
  • 2017 – 92,303 miles
  • 2016 – 87,869 miles
  • 2015 – 82,878 miles
  • 2014 – 79,526 miles
  • 2013 – 75,181 miles
  • 2012 – 69,752 miles
  • 2011 – 64,675 miles
  • 2010 – 59,690 miles
  • 2009 – 53,913 miles
  • 2008 – 45,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,064 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,064 miles (+11,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,064 miles
    Test number
    292333965491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,271 miles (+25,857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,271 miles
    Test number
    385950466062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,414 miles (+26,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,414 miles
    Test number
    893594021294
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Pass127,077 miles (+8,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    760069767633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    169280140526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,414 miles (+6,327)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    505358356495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    439814347951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,087 miles (+3,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    189465422467
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass108,370 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,370 miles
    Test number
    636166789981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    191697408111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,809 miles (+5,342)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    134781347367
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass97,467 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    411316143626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,303 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    956960535529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail92,295 miles (+4,426)2 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    196925475895
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working

  15. Pass87,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    519624073191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,869 miles (+4,991)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    843197416731
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass82,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    486177875034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,878 miles (+3,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    557846275098
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass79,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    196521974437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,526 miles (+4,345)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    555321474051
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass75,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    119896963497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,181 miles (+5,429)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    476106763011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass69,752 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    588939972062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,665 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    177642872466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    119747771008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,675 miles (+4,985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    887834471077
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Fail59,690 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,690 miles
    Test number
    193650660062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass59,690 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,690 miles
    Test number
    312510060031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    741736779034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass53,913 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    960626079089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    713629278076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HRT

Does L23 HRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HRT is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HRT?
The MOT on L23 HRT is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HRT done?
L23 HRT was recorded at 191,064 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,154 miles a year.
Has L23 HRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HRT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 HRT 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 HRT find?
L23 HRT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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