
Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
L23 KSMMOT history
L23 KSM is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,071 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 KSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 KSM was last recorded at 139,071 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2015: 27,280 miles, lower than 49,011 miles on 22 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,069 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,071 miles
- 2025 – 132,213 miles
- 2024 – 124,158 miles
- 2023 – 118,296 miles
- 2022 – 110,775 miles
- 2021 – 105,002 miles
- 2020 – 101,578 miles
- 2019 – 95,149 miles
- 2018 – 86,628 miles
- 2017 – 77,487 miles
- 2016 – 64,191 miles
- 2015 – 27,280 miles
- 2014 – 49,011 miles
- 2013 – 40,029 miles
- 2012 – 30,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,071 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,071 miles
- Test number
- 256373520102
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail139,069 miles (+6,856)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,069 miles
- Test number
- 939133284022
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass132,213 miles (+8,055)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,213 miles
- Test number
- 618222471834
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,158 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 124,158 miles
- Test number
- 551825013642
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail124,157 miles (+5,861)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,157 miles
- Test number
- 534982962321
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,296 miles (+7,521)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 118,296 miles
- Test number
- 202050154357
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve straps snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,775 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 110,775 miles
- Test number
- 361886872245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,759 miles (+5,757)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,759 miles
- Test number
- 138282321323
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,002 miles (+3,424)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,002 miles
- Test number
- 122424186389
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,578 miles (+6,429)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 101,578 miles
- Test number
- 159945216888
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 95,149 miles
- Test number
- 317187400700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,149 miles (+8,521)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,149 miles
- Test number
- 989977151486
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Pass86,628 miles (+9,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,628 miles
- Test number
- 477280555980
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,487 miles (+13,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,487 miles
- Test number
- 272134409082
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,191 miles (+36,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,191 miles
- Test number
- 593919785549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,280 miles (-21,731)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,280 miles
- Test number
- 605953435220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,011 miles (+8,982)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 49,011 miles
- Test number
- 768594334209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,029 miles (+9,808)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 40,029 miles
- Test number
- 336508623217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 30,221 miles
- Test number
- 375427232485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 KSM
- Does L23 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KSM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 KSM?
- The MOT on L23 KSM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 KSM done?
- L23 KSM was recorded at 139,071 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
- Has L23 KSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 KSM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 KSM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 KSM find?
- L23 KSM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective.
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