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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L23 LSRMOT history

L23 LSR is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L23 LSR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
154,364 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LSR was last recorded at 154,364 miles on 21 May 2025, 2,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,561 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,803 miles
Average per year
6,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,364 miles
  • 2024 – 151,561 miles
  • 2022 – 151,544 miles
  • 2021 – 145,759 miles
  • 2020 – 143,698 miles
  • 2019 – 135,920 miles
  • 2018 – 117,942 miles
  • 2017 – 117,379 miles
  • 2016 – 110,408 miles
  • 2015 – 108,022 miles
  • 2013 – 98,444 miles
  • 2012 – 82,520 miles
  • 2011 – 67,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,364 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,364 miles (+2,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,364 miles
    Test number
    213325733696
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass151,561 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,561 miles
    Test number
    495109678881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,544 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    133840456482
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail151,541 miles (+5,782)1 dangerous13 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,541 miles
    Test number
    994780337312
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML, SRS, Airbag check lights do not illuminate upon start
    • AdvisoryFront Both fog lights constantly on when dipped beams are on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,759 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,759 miles
    Test number
    495514983789
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail145,752 miles (+6)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,752 miles
    Test number
    133636226404
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail145,746 miles (+2,048)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,746 miles
    Test number
    526516342961
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass143,698 miles (+7,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,698 miles
    Test number
    491315225282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass135,920 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,920 miles
    Test number
    104973812375
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail135,920 miles (+17,978)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,920 miles
    Test number
    570336917711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass117,942 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    821487435684
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak of engine turbo oil return pipe

  12. Pass117,379 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,379 miles
    Test number
    431055671213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,408 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    138475987954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    117910555435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,022 miles (+9,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    328830155007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass98,444 miles (+6,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    829546743312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    368838163105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,632 miles (+9,112)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    326448463110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,520 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    188901342396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,152 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    217468332181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    898727961160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LSR

Does L23 LSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 LSR expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 LSR?
The MOT on L23 LSR expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 LSR done?
L23 LSR was recorded at 154,364 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 6,215 miles a year.
Has L23 LSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LSR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 LSR 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 LSR find?
L23 LSR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 2 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os; sill covers fitted.

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