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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L5 BHSMOT history

L5 BHS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L5 BHS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
186,336 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BHS was last recorded at 186,336 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,759 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,577 miles
Average per year
12,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,336 miles
  • 2025 – 179,759 miles
  • 2024 – 172,475 miles
  • 2023 – 164,489 miles
  • 2022 – 149,275 miles
  • 2021 – 134,060 miles
  • 2020 – 114,824 miles
  • 2019 – 97,960 miles
  • 2018 – 80,604 miles
  • 2017 – 70,902 miles
  • 2016 – 60,571 miles
  • 2015 – 51,389 miles
  • 2014 – 39,845 miles
  • 2013 – 25,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,336 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    186,336 miles
    Test number
    587058653061
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail186,336 miles (+6,577)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,336 miles
    Test number
    692786119142
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,759 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,759 miles
    Test number
    860375641136
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail179,759 miles (+7,284)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,759 miles
    Test number
    217394416256
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,475 miles (+7,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,475 miles
    Test number
    735867367295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass164,489 miles (+15,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    164,489 miles
    Test number
    316682728678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

  7. Pass149,275 miles (+15,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    406882823652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,060 miles (+19,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    661401828583
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  9. Pass114,824 miles (+16,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    242037760937
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass97,960 miles (+17,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    517382017705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    992337441525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,604 miles (+9,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    728103866117
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass70,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    502131736060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail70,902 miles (+10,331)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    557374503199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,571 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    556121915348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    208735095146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,389 miles (+11,544)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    606351995110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,845 miles (+14,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    778572394163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,290 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    137010593108
    • NoteChunk missing from n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteChunk missing from o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Questions about L5 BHS

Does L5 BHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BHS is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BHS?
The MOT on L5 BHS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BHS done?
L5 BHS was recorded at 186,336 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 12,553 miles a year.
Has L5 BHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BHS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BHS 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 L5 BHS find?
L5 BHS passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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