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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L5 CNSMOT history

L5 CNS is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L5 CNS red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
181,728 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CNS was last recorded at 181,728 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,117 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,611 miles
Average per year
8,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,728 miles
  • 2025 – 172,117 miles
  • 2024 – 162,444 miles
  • 2023 – 153,171 miles
  • 2022 – 143,985 miles
  • 2021 – 127,738 miles
  • 2020 – 115,853 miles
  • 2019 – 104,680 miles
  • 2018 – 95,907 miles
  • 2017 – 90,597 miles
  • 2016 – 85,163 miles
  • 2015 – 83,069 miles
  • 2014 – 75,208 miles
  • 2013 – 68,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,728 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split on inner end

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,728 miles (+9,611)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    181,728 miles
    Test number
    648442193953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,117 miles (+9,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,117 miles
    Test number
    262520903128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl no working
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,444 miles (+9,273)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,444 miles
    Test number
    123590116927
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,171 miles (+9,186)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,171 miles
    Test number
    132284589879
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,985 miles (+16,247)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    417336642457
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass127,738 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    490743816163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,231 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,231 miles
    Test number
    468020514996
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split on inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail126,229 miles (+10,376)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    259612751981
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split on inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass115,853 miles (+11,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,853 miles
    Test number
    597470014287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,680 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,680 miles
    Test number
    532647805468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,907 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    767277065841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,597 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    419383092564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,163 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    352784027471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,069 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    419103589345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,208 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    177361034244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    489059943252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CNS

Does L5 CNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CNS is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CNS?
The MOT on L5 CNS is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CNS done?
L5 CNS was recorded at 181,728 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,712 miles a year.
Has L5 CNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CNS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 CNS 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 CNS find?
L5 CNS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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