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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

L23 LXWMOT history

L23 LXW is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L23 LXW silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,973 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LXW was last recorded at 119,973 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 20,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,561 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
20,412 miles
Average per year
12,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,973 miles
  • 2025 – 99,561 miles
  • 2024 – 82,552 miles
  • 2023 – 70,164 miles
  • 2022 – 57,434 miles
  • 2021 – 43,632 miles
  • 2020 – 38,126 miles
  • 2019 – 29,429 miles
  • 2018 – 16,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    748303600740
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,973 miles (+20,412)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    402704366895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    776243368983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,561 miles (+17,009)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    326686242395
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass82,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    726946661625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail82,552 miles (+12,388)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    444311342972
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass70,164 miles (+12,730)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    374574028619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,434 miles (+13,802)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    516776357036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,632 miles (+5,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    562666490107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake heat shields loose

  10. Pass38,126 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    773757548472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,429 miles (+12,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    921800824174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,859 miles
    Test number
    888692870013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LXW

Does L23 LXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LXW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LXW?
The MOT on L23 LXW 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 LXW done?
L23 LXW was recorded at 119,973 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 12,880 miles a year.
Has L23 LXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LXW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LXW 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 LXW find?
L23 LXW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring holder.

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