Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
L5 CNFMOT history
L5 CNF is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 150,721 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 CNF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 CNF was last recorded at 150,721 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 150,716 miles · 31 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 7,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,721 miles
- 2025 – 149,288 miles
- 2024 – 146,781 miles
- 2023 – 143,473 miles
- 2022 – 137,347 miles
- 2021 – 132,060 miles
- 2020 – 126,915 miles
- 2019 – 119,361 miles
- 2018 – 107,557 miles
- 2017 – 95,875 miles
- 2016 – 89,417 miles
- 2015 – 76,081 miles
- 2014 – 65,222 miles
- 2013 – 56,417 miles
- 2012 – 42,766 miles
- 2011 – 30,605 miles
- 2010 – 27,428 miles
- 2009 – 24,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,721 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,721 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 150,721 miles
- Test number
- 682423127397
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail150,716 miles (+1,428)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,716 miles
- Test number
- 389501441076
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,288 miles (+2,507)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 149,288 miles
- Test number
- 804404321020
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
Pass146,781 miles (+3,308)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 146,781 miles
- Test number
- 165009066243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting (1.2.1 (c))
Pass143,473 miles (+6,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 143,473 miles
- Test number
- 994559035551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,347 miles (+5,287)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 137,347 miles
- Test number
- 507997323168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,060 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 132,060 miles
- Test number
- 183600933869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,980 miles (+5,065)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,980 miles
- Test number
- 354654585245
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass126,915 miles (+7,554)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 126,915 miles
- Test number
- 150033179966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,361 miles (+11,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 119,361 miles
- Test number
- 778270683679
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass107,557 miles (+11,682)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 107,557 miles
- Test number
- 587005991611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge/205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,875 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 95,875 miles
- Test number
- 504578843833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,417 miles (+13,336)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 89,417 miles
- Test number
- 739261224859
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass76,081 miles (+10,859)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,081 miles
- Test number
- 125927755045
- NoteNsf suspension lower arm rear rubber bush slightly perished
- NoteOsf suspension lower arm rear rubber bush slightly perished
Pass65,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,222 miles
- Test number
- 555856764029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,222 miles (+8,805)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,222 miles
- Test number
- 387435464020
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,417 miles (+13,651)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,417 miles
- Test number
- 918667253087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,766 miles (+12,161)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,766 miles
- Test number
- 357646262049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,605 miles (+3,177)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,605 miles
- Test number
- 256256671091
- NoteAll brake discs corroded
Pass27,428 miles (+2,900)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,428 miles
- Test number
- 212790470033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,528 miles
- Test number
- 502181669066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 CNF
- Does L5 CNF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CNF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 CNF?
- The MOT on L5 CNF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 CNF done?
- L5 CNF was recorded at 150,721 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
- Has L5 CNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 CNF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 CNF 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 CNF find?
- L5 CNF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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