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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L23 SRMMOT history

L23 SRM is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L23 SRM grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,277 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SRM was last recorded at 108,277 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,275 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,277 miles
  • 2025 – 104,755 miles
  • 2023 – 97,340 miles
  • 2022 – 94,595 miles
  • 2021 – 87,275 miles
  • 2020 – 77,677 miles
  • 2019 – 65,936 miles
  • 2018 – 58,833 miles
  • 2017 – 51,208 miles
  • 2016 – 41,560 miles
  • 2015 – 37,075 miles
  • 2013 – 31,876 miles
  • 2012 – 23,782 miles
  • 2011 – 21,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,277 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement silver bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,277 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    997839840715
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,275 miles (+3,520)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    745817127608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,755 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    933932317907
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement silver bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,749 miles (+3)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    441436940579
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement silver bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,746 miles (+7,406)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    924499450266
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,340 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    924901770111
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,329 miles (+2,734)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    530042957214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,595 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    410684360295
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Fail94,592 miles (+7,317)1 dangerous3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,592 miles
    Test number
    629304584876
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads not fitted correctly. spring clip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater only stops working when the door is open
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  10. Pass87,275 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    363336039712
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner back wheel arch cover loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail87,269 miles (+9,592)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    796920290873
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner back wheel arch cover loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,677 miles (+11,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    605006543531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass65,936 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    902949727584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    938164760042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,833 miles (+7,625)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    147855443999
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass51,208 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    175228053854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracking

  17. Pass47,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,248 miles
    Test number
    856832449463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished around outer side walls

  18. Fail47,248 miles (+5,688)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,248 miles
    Test number
    410373483335
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished around outer side walls

  19. Pass41,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    641154933712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,560 miles (+4,485)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    530712744777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass37,075 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    865186475097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,876 miles (+8,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    115006133398
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre

  23. Pass23,782 miles (+2,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,782 miles
    Test number
    539483282202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass21,362 miles (+85)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,362 miles
    Test number
    876381821329
    • NoteUnable to print diesel emissions due to low readings

  25. Fail21,277 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    659540521319
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to print diesel emissions due to low readings

Questions about L23 SRM

Does L23 SRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SRM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SRM?
The MOT on L23 SRM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SRM done?
L23 SRM was recorded at 108,277 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has L23 SRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SRM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 SRM 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 SRM find?
L23 SRM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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