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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L5 GTLMOT history

L5 GTL is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L5 GTL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,590 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GTL was last recorded at 125,590 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,537 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
6,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,590 miles
  • 2025 – 119,565 miles
  • 2024 – 114,267 miles
  • 2023 – 109,351 miles
  • 2022 – 103,019 miles
  • 2021 – 97,091 miles
  • 2020 – 90,105 miles
  • 2019 – 79,522 miles
  • 2018 – 71,452 miles
  • 2017 – 64,700 miles
  • 2016 – 59,217 miles
  • 2015 – 52,339 miles
  • 2014 – 46,236 miles
  • 2013 – 39,203 miles
  • 2012 – 31,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,590 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,590 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    555178607143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,537 miles (+5,972)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    913008249873
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,565 miles (+5,298)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,565 miles
    Test number
    974984657104
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,267 miles (+4,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,267 miles
    Test number
    233635125127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,351 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    727523190855
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail109,351 miles (+6,332)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    190631761406
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,019 miles (+5,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    302915073837
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    789827885220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail97,091 miles (+6,986)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    157153316383
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    942083079930
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail90,105 miles (+10,583)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    288490478387
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass79,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    526500709897
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail79,522 miles (+8,070)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    306506306041
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass71,452 miles (+6,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    566162569471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre on 3 mm

  15. Pass64,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    217254995349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small split inner side wall

  16. Fail64,699 miles (+5,482)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    908826219384
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small split inner side wall

  17. Pass59,217 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    264957311330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,339 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    185935705159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,236 miles (+7,033)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    655247884067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  20. Pass39,203 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    568133373005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass31,687 miles (+83)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    827559872094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads 70% worn
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail31,604 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    648686372008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads 70% worn
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L5 GTL

Does L5 GTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GTL is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GTL?
The MOT on L5 GTL is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GTL done?
L5 GTL was recorded at 125,590 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,455 miles a year.
Has L5 GTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GTL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 GTL 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 GTL find?
L5 GTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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