Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
L25 HMCMOT history
L25 HMC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 171,871 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 HMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 HMC was last recorded at 171,871 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 7,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Aug 2018: 129,856 miles, lower than 131,025 miles on 22 Aug 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,994 miles · 30 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,877 miles
- Average per year
- 7,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,871 miles
- 2022 – 163,994 miles
- 2021 – 153,033 miles
- 2020 – 149,624 miles
- 2019 – 143,242 miles
- 2018 – 129,856 miles
- 2017 – 131,025 miles
- 2016 – 115,308 miles
- 2015 – 101,500 miles
- 2013 – 99,574 miles
- 2012 – 91,263 miles
- 2011 – 82,301 miles
- 2010 – 74,044 miles
- 2009 – 63,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,871 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear quarter has damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Engine management light showing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,871 miles (+7,877)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,871 miles
- Test number
- 854480312793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,994 miles (+10,961)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 163,994 miles
- Test number
- 731737070711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,033 miles (+3,409)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,033 miles
- Test number
- 390354183569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,624 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 149,624 miles
- Test number
- 787450419311
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,623 miles (+6,381)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,623 miles
- Test number
- 587582390148
- MajorExhaust system insecure rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,242 miles (+13,386)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 143,242 miles
- Test number
- 559244955213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,856 miles (-1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,856 miles
- Test number
- 236644938917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,025 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 131,025 miles
- Test number
- 346986372945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter has damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management light showing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail131,020 miles (+15,712)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,020 miles
- Test number
- 557624911864
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter has damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management light showing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass115,308 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,308 miles
- Test number
- 123550613600
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs slighty corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail115,304 miles (+13,804)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,304 miles
- Test number
- 191115977306
- DangerousOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs slighty corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass101,500 miles (+1,926)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 101,500 miles
- Test number
- 187233635233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,574 miles (+8,311)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 99,574 miles
- Test number
- 607980053347
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass91,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 91,263 miles
- Test number
- 727086452395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,263 miles (+8,962)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,263 miles
- Test number
- 647486952342
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,301 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 82,301 miles
- Test number
- 426464951342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,298 miles (+8,254)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,298 miles
- Test number
- 576773151312
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,044 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 74,044 miles
- Test number
- 562027050333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly damaged on sidewall
Fail74,044 miles (+10,510)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,044 miles
- Test number
- 843677750377
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly damaged on sidewall
Pass63,534 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 63,534 miles
- Test number
- 182762130419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,415 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 63,415 miles
- Test number
- 324773679475
- NoteFront brake disc surfaces poor
- NoteSlight movement on both front wishbone front bushes
- NoteVehicle undersheilds fitted
Questions about L25 HMC
- Does L25 HMC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L25 HMC expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L25 HMC?
- The MOT on L25 HMC expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L25 HMC done?
- L25 HMC was recorded at 171,871 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
- Has L25 HMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 HMC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on L25 HMC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L25 HMC find?
- L25 HMC passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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