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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L31 LMKMOT history

L31 LMK is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L31 LMK white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,726 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LMK was last recorded at 114,726 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2020: 34,530 miles, lower than 73,157 miles on 28 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,466 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,260 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,726 miles
  • 2025 – 109,466 miles
  • 2024 – 107,460 miles
  • 2023 – 99,276 miles
  • 2022 – 89,976 miles
  • 2021 – 83,640 miles
  • 2020 – 34,530 miles
  • 2019 – 73,157 miles
  • 2018 – 66,178 miles
  • 2017 – 57,608 miles
  • 2016 – 44,176 miles
  • 2015 – 34,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill damaged

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,726 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,726 miles
    Test number
    398133230154
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill damaged

  2. Fail114,726 miles (+5,260)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,726 miles
    Test number
    899667513279
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill damaged

  3. Pass109,466 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    447790764985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,460 miles (+2,000)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    294079272721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass107,460 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,460 miles
    Test number
    169283562143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,276 miles (+9,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    582692647256
    • 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))

  7. Pass89,976 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,976 miles
    Test number
    847640590092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,298 miles
    Test number
    599579674010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,298 miles (+5,658)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,298 miles
    Test number
    707470288076
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective NOT CHECKED (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,640 miles (+49,110)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    242654350339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    582726908793
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail34,530 miles (-38,627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    560200765045
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,157 miles (+6,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    224840270687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService lamp lit

  14. Pass66,178 miles (+8,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    905348523706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass57,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    425831436594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,608 miles (+13,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    406890784781
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass44,176 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    798292166196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    212964722704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LMK

Does L31 LMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LMK is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LMK?
The MOT on L31 LMK is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LMK done?
L31 LMK was recorded at 114,726 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has L31 LMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LMK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 LMK find?
L31 LMK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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