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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L27 DSGMOT history

L27 DSG is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

L27 DSG silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
165,118 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DSG was last recorded at 165,118 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 11,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,621 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,497 miles
Average per year
10,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,118 miles
  • 2024 – 153,621 miles
  • 2023 – 139,459 miles
  • 2022 – 131,935 miles
  • 2021 – 119,905 miles
  • 2020 – 117,455 miles
  • 2019 – 108,150 miles
  • 2017 – 99,056 miles
  • 2016 – 78,797 miles
  • 2015 – 55,543 miles
  • 2014 – 46,040 miles
  • 2013 – 40,137 miles
  • 2012 – 31,323 miles
  • 2011 – 21,844 miles
  • 2010 – 16,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,118 miles
    Test number
    112820869111
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,118 miles (+11,497)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,118 miles
    Test number
    245722291347
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,621 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,621 miles
    Test number
    365402010726
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail153,621 miles (+14,162)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,621 miles
    Test number
    429168144951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover insecure

  5. Pass139,459 miles (+7,524)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    920528826039
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass131,935 miles (+12,030)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,935 miles
    Test number
    361807292958
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass119,905 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,905 miles
    Test number
    564407172857
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail119,104 miles (+1,649)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,104 miles
    Test number
    542647846040
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass117,455 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    475541803445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail117,455 miles (+9,305)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    661186344478
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator showing constant when position lamp on. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator stays on constant when position lamp switch on. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    649767674503
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,150 miles (+9,094)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    127309737122
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,056 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    775232902287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,775 miles (+19,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,775 miles
    Test number
    948853726992
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass78,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    661965323331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,797 miles (+23,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    484210562905
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass55,543 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    353752107702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,265 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    248005505038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,040 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    345196314048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,137 miles (+8,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    708936313057
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass31,323 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,323 miles
    Test number
    888621472118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,844 miles (+5,324)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    965242061113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNot all high level stop light bulbs working

  23. Pass16,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,520 miles
    Test number
    263757800248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DSG

Does L27 DSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 DSG expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 DSG?
The MOT on L27 DSG expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 DSG done?
L27 DSG was recorded at 165,118 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 10,268 miles a year.
Has L27 DSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DSG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 DSG 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 L27 DSG find?
L27 DSG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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