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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L25 ARKMOT history

L25 ARK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L25 ARK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
169,411 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 ARK was last recorded at 169,411 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,080 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,331 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,411 miles
  • 2025 – 166,080 miles
  • 2024 – 159,727 miles
  • 2023 – 155,735 miles
  • 2022 – 144,203 miles
  • 2021 – 133,942 miles
  • 2020 – 132,148 miles
  • 2019 – 117,160 miles
  • 2018 – 93,535 miles
  • 2017 – 74,150 miles
  • 2016 – 66,922 miles
  • 2015 – 58,091 miles
  • 2014 – 51,219 miles
  • 2013 – 42,731 miles
  • 2012 – 35,993 miles
  • 2011 – 28,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,411 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,411 miles (+3,331)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    169,411 miles
    Test number
    702146792228
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass166,080 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,080 miles
    Test number
    807716670723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored with wiper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail166,076 miles (+6,349)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,076 miles
    Test number
    480765887597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored with wiper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass159,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,727 miles
    Test number
    601454605289
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail159,727 miles (+3,992)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,727 miles
    Test number
    873353297726
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass155,735 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,735 miles
    Test number
    293636323966
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail155,730 miles (+11,527)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,730 miles
    Test number
    782470471312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,203 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,203 miles
    Test number
    418539329581
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail144,198 miles (+10,256)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,198 miles
    Test number
    910756298562
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass133,942 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    828089758575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail133,930 miles (+1,782)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,930 miles
    Test number
    267714860485
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass132,148 miles (+14,988)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    791302754523
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass117,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    217212676747
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Fail117,149 miles (+23,614)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,149 miles
    Test number
    212279284643
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
  15. Pass93,535 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    821924170998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  16. Fail93,529 miles (+19,379)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    679978227047
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  17. Pass74,150 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    312080230463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,922 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    593334609389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,091 miles (+6,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    148043358770
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass51,219 miles (+8,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    676709364217
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass42,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    336279463423
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail42,731 miles (+6,738)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    378279363271
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass35,993 miles (+7,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    825372672242
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Pass28,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,524 miles
    Test number
    436244001457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L25 ARK

Does L25 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ARK is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 ARK?
The MOT on L25 ARK is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 ARK done?
L25 ARK was recorded at 169,411 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has L25 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 ARK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 ARK 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 L25 ARK find?
L25 ARK passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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