
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,535 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,535 miles
- Test number
- 821924170998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
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
Pass74,150 miles (+7,228)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 74,150 miles
- Test number
- 312080230463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,922 miles (+8,831)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,922 miles
- Test number
- 593334609389
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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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