Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
L25 DNWMOT history
L25 DNW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 151,675 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 DNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 DNW was last recorded at 151,675 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,669 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,675 miles
- 2024 – 141,360 miles
- 2023 – 135,718 miles
- 2022 – 130,041 miles
- 2020 – 120,701 miles
- 2019 – 113,994 miles
- 2018 – 103,200 miles
- 2017 – 98,438 miles
- 2016 – 93,614 miles
- 2015 – 86,446 miles
- 2014 – 61,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,675 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored on inside face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks out of side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,675 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 151,675 miles
- Test number
- 304258117799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail151,669 miles (+10,309)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,669 miles
- Test number
- 105678474592
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,360 miles (+5,642)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 141,360 miles
- Test number
- 195589357350
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
Pass135,718 miles (+5,677)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 135,718 miles
- Test number
- 602811420552
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,041 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 130,041 miles
- Test number
- 424322866577
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,041 miles (+9,340)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,041 miles
- Test number
- 347794409690
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,701 miles (+6,707)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,701 miles
- Test number
- 834995521712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,994 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 113,994 miles
- Test number
- 479496595806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,081 miles (+271)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,081 miles
- Test number
- 192569988900
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil sensor light on dash
Fail111,810 miles (+8,610)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,810 miles
- Test number
- 904216339304
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted and part of face missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil sensor light on dash
Pass103,200 miles (+4,762)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 103,200 miles
- Test number
- 381111925238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil pressure sensor fault
Pass98,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,438 miles
- Test number
- 156019403830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,438 miles (+4,824)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,438 miles
- Test number
- 717974065253
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass93,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,614 miles
- Test number
- 677277777825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,614 miles (+7,168)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,614 miles
- Test number
- 599108246866
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edages (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,446 miles1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 86,446 miles
- Test number
- 799594135057
- DangerousOil level very low
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail86,446 miles (+24,476)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,446 miles
- Test number
- 185633635035
- DangerousOil level very low
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass61,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,970 miles
- Test number
- 107541344407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,970 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,970 miles
- Test number
- 819821444076
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L25 DNW
- Does L25 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DNW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 DNW?
- The MOT on L25 DNW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 DNW done?
- L25 DNW was recorded at 151,675 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
- Has L25 DNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 DNW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L25 DNW 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 DNW find?
- L25 DNW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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