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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

L23 MHYMOT history

L23 MHY is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 120,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L23 MHY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,664 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MHY was last recorded at 120,664 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,351 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,313 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,664 miles
  • 2025 – 115,351 miles
  • 2024 – 109,133 miles
  • 2023 – 104,162 miles
  • 2022 – 97,829 miles
  • 2021 – 90,756 miles
  • 2020 – 85,022 miles
  • 2019 – 74,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,664 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,664 miles (+5,313)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,664 miles
    Test number
    186766959438
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,351 miles (+6,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    618033925058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,133 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,133 miles
    Test number
    955456984861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,162 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    377709156371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,829 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    794285777871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,821 miles (+7,065)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    162414244501
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass90,756 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    813152763673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,739 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,739 miles
    Test number
    967353769269
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,022 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,022 miles
    Test number
    212958621561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    445221165932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,337 miles5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    446407269064
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L23 MHY

Does L23 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MHY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MHY?
The MOT on L23 MHY is valid until 28 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 MHY done?
L23 MHY was recorded at 120,664 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has L23 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MHY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 MHY 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 MHY find?
L23 MHY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced.

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