Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L31 HGWMOT history
L31 HGW is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 103,158 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 HGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 11 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L31 HGW was last recorded at 103,158 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,612 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,546 miles
- Average per year
- 5,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,158 miles
- 2025 – 99,612 miles
- 2024 – 95,316 miles
- 2023 – 89,940 miles
- 2022 – 82,956 miles
- 2021 – 76,457 miles
- 2020 – 73,259 miles
- 2018 – 69,778 miles
- 2017 – 65,043 miles
- 2016 – 47,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail103,158 miles
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
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.
Exhaust back box corroded and rear heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Pad warning light is on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail103,158 miles (+3,546)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,158 miles
- Test number
- 931864647161
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass99,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 99,612 miles
- Test number
- 759719818186
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and rear heat shield loose
- AdvisoryPad warning light is on
Fail99,612 miles (+4,296)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,612 miles
- Test number
- 293800566553
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper lever not returning correctly (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides are white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and rear heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn
- AdvisoryPad warning light is on
Pass95,316 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,316 miles
- Test number
- 607440438707
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
Pass89,940 miles (+6,984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 89,940 miles
- Test number
- 237066057932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,956 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,956 miles
- Test number
- 660412807165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail82,956 miles (+6,499)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,956 miles
- Test number
- 814125773341
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass76,457 miles (+1,045)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,457 miles
- Test number
- 524667897116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,412 miles (+2,153)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 75,412 miles
- Test number
- 603527436440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,259 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 73,259 miles
- Test number
- 603277112281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,778 miles (+4,735)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,778 miles
- Test number
- 777043586658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,043 miles (+17,978)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 510602177991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,065 miles (+3,977)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 47,065 miles
- Test number
- 829775099983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 43,088 miles
- Test number
- 272690779025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 HGW
- Does L31 HGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 HGW expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 HGW?
- The MOT on L31 HGW expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 HGW done?
- L31 HGW was recorded at 103,158 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
- Has L31 HGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 HGW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 HGW 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 L31 HGW find?
- L31 HGW failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to outer sidewall, and 3 more.
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