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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.

L23 KSM silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass139,071 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass95,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,149 miles
    Test number
    317187400700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass27,280 miles (-21,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    605953435220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,011 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    768594334209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,029 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    336508623217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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