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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L3 XJYMOT history

L3 XJY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L3 XJY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,177 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XJY was last recorded at 172,177 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,873 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,304 miles
Average per year
6,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,177 miles
  • 2025 – 169,873 miles
  • 2024 – 166,401 miles
  • 2023 – 164,879 miles
  • 2022 – 163,665 miles
  • 2021 – 157,894 miles
  • 2020 – 152,685 miles
  • 2019 – 146,483 miles
  • 2018 – 138,084 miles
  • 2017 – 133,322 miles
  • 2016 – 129,904 miles
  • 2015 – 126,080 miles
  • 2014 – 119,226 miles
  • 2013 – 110,446 miles
  • 2012 – 102,108 miles
  • 2011 – 93,506 miles
  • 2010 – 82,313 miles
  • 2009 – 71,501 miles
  • 2008 – 57,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,177 miles
    Test number
    463319647557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,177 miles (+2,304)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,177 miles
    Test number
    164910557747
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,873 miles
    Test number
    952428707439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers obscuring view

  4. Fail169,873 miles (+3,472)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,873 miles
    Test number
    561741315287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers obscuring view

  5. Pass166,401 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,401 miles
    Test number
    846617465344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn castleted on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail166,361 miles (+1,482)1 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,361 miles
    Test number
    415426043788
    • MajorNearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn castleted on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass164,879 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,879 miles
    Test number
    338108984969
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has excess travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail164,874 miles (+1,209)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,874 miles
    Test number
    207216941444
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass163,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,665 miles
    Test number
    324700342151
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and accompanying components have surface corrosion

  10. Fail163,665 miles (+5,771)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,665 miles
    Test number
    421496438432
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and accompanying components have surface corrosion

  11. Pass157,894 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,894 miles
    Test number
    173316210565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail157,894 miles (+5,209)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,894 miles
    Test number
    151883280257
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass152,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,685 miles
    Test number
    768423625258
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam also stuck to screen but not affecting my view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail152,685 miles (+6,202)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,685 miles
    Test number
    417190109060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint dry and clicking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam also stuck to screen but not affecting my view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass146,483 miles (+201)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    146,483 miles
    Test number
    379159424172
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail146,282 miles (+8,198)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,282 miles
    Test number
    410053578311
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass138,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,084 miles
    Test number
    711899943023
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat back has play in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail138,084 miles (+4,762)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,084 miles
    Test number
    999098159397
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat back has play in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass133,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    401853546330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,322 miles (+3,418)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    872448793178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc JOINT NOISY (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc JOINT NOISY (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass129,904 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    263943084979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,080 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,080 miles
    Test number
    665902545125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail126,080 miles (+6,854)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,080 miles
    Test number
    816092245102
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass119,226 miles (+8,780)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    436522214175
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass110,446 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    675421523175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,108 miles (+8,602)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    298024382019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass93,506 miles (+11,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    227464751099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,313 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    693016600003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,501 miles (+14,179)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    632039419069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWashers poor.
    • NoteWipers poor.

  30. Pass57,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    392136018003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,322 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    851856218046
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L3 XJY

Does L3 XJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XJY is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XJY?
The MOT on L3 XJY is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XJY done?
L3 XJY was recorded at 172,177 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,327 miles a year.
Has L3 XJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XJY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 XJY 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 L3 XJY find?
L3 XJY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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