Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
L23 SAUMOT history
L23 SAU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 151,701 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SAU
- 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
- 22 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SAU was last recorded at 151,701 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,655 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 7,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,701 miles
- 2025 – 147,765 miles
- 2024 – 141,894 miles
- 2023 – 133,161 miles
- 2022 – 122,303 miles
- 2021 – 112,360 miles
- 2020 – 103,882 miles
- 2019 – 97,821 miles
- 2018 – 93,750 miles
- 2017 – 86,699 miles
- 2016 – 80,384 miles
- 2015 – 73,705 miles
- 2014 – 69,297 miles
- 2013 – 62,348 miles
- 2012 – 51,228 miles
- 2011 – 37,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,701 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on inner edges getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,701 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 151,701 miles
- Test number
- 309324732351
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on inner edges getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,655 miles (+3,890)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,655 miles
- Test number
- 114566767836
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,765 miles (+5,871)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 147,765 miles
- Test number
- 723903831761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,894 miles (+8,733)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,894 miles
- Test number
- 561038675540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,161 miles (+10,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 133,161 miles
- Test number
- 816616971131
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,303 miles (+9,943)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,303 miles
- Test number
- 215973911673
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,360 miles (+446)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,360 miles
- Test number
- 885114120682
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system centre flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
Fail111,914 miles (+8,032)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,914 miles
- Test number
- 368181639870
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin front flex exhaust pipe leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components
Pass103,882 miles (+6,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 103,882 miles
- Test number
- 657705868619
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight wear on Anti roll link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass97,821 miles (+4,071)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,821 miles
- Test number
- 126050696919
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,750 miles (+7,051)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 93,750 miles
- Test number
- 476178534977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,699 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,699 miles
- Test number
- 632958654279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail86,696 miles (+6,312)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,696 miles
- Test number
- 218371224983
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass80,384 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 80,384 miles
- Test number
- 986032242763
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass73,705 miles (+4,408)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 235764005127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,297 miles
- Test number
- 269127994461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,297 miles (+6,949)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,297 miles
- Test number
- 995307294176
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass62,348 miles (+11,120)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,348 miles
- Test number
- 718014203266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,228 miles (+13,340)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,228 miles
- Test number
- 589952842228
- NoteCoolant low.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f wiper worn.
Pass37,888 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 37,888 miles
- Test number
- 267799641261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L23 SAU
- Does L23 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SAU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SAU?
- The MOT on L23 SAU is valid until 8 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 SAU done?
- L23 SAU was recorded at 151,701 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,583 miles a year.
- Has L23 SAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SAU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 SAU 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 SAU find?
- L23 SAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on inner edges getting worn.
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