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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L5 HLKMOT history

L5 HLK is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L5 HLK silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
182,451 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HLK was last recorded at 182,451 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,447 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,451 miles
  • 2025 – 161,589 miles
  • 2024 – 146,167 miles
  • 2023 – 131,364 miles
  • 2022 – 119,002 miles
  • 2021 – 106,147 miles
  • 2020 – 97,025 miles
  • 2019 – 88,365 miles
  • 2018 – 76,736 miles
  • 2017 – 65,269 miles
  • 2015 – 52,642 miles
  • 2013 – 31,553 miles
  • 2012 – 19,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,451 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,451 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    182,451 miles
    Test number
    919747795846
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail182,447 miles (+20,858)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,447 miles
    Test number
    184609952563
    • DangerousCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed on o/s , heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,589 miles (+514)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,589 miles
    Test number
    307795385100
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail161,075 miles (+14,908)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,075 miles
    Test number
    188179254595
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6MM** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,167 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,167 miles
    Test number
    664011207935
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,158 miles (+14,794)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,158 miles
    Test number
    264113125784
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,364 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,364 miles
    Test number
    460630692798
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail131,364 miles (+12,362)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,364 miles
    Test number
    499154280989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Inner Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6**MM (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    699018444984
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail119,001 miles (+12,854)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    511940219088
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,147 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    514793229457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,025 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    372951136999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,022 miles (+8,657)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    553733669586
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,365 miles (+11,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,365 miles
    Test number
    983380550054
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,736 miles (+11,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    383728384169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,269 miles (+12,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    427534659698
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,642 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,642 miles
    Test number
    416147967568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,186 miles (+10,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    278913005078
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake

  19. Pass31,553 miles (+191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    985991253393
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail31,362 miles (+12,103)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,362 miles
    Test number
    888145243373
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass19,259 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,259 miles
    Test number
    985776562317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,111 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,111 miles
    Test number
    685475172225
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/F mirror glass missing

  23. Fail18,111 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,111 miles
    Test number
    347065672231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/F mirror glass missing

Questions about L5 HLK

Does L5 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HLK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HLK?
The MOT on L5 HLK is valid until 10 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 HLK done?
L5 HLK was recorded at 182,451 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 12,298 miles a year.
Has L5 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HLK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HLK 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 HLK find?
L5 HLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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