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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L5 MGHMOT history

L5 MGH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L5 MGH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,994 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MGH was last recorded at 118,994 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 13,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,491 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,503 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,994 miles
  • 2024 – 105,491 miles
  • 2023 – 93,042 miles
  • 2022 – 84,417 miles
  • 2021 – 77,733 miles
  • 2020 – 71,215 miles
  • 2019 – 66,605 miles
  • 2018 – 61,638 miles
  • 2017 – 57,711 miles
  • 2016 – 52,803 miles
  • 2015 – 47,909 miles
  • 2014 – 42,343 miles
  • 2012 – 34,720 miles
  • 2011 – 28,985 miles
  • 2010 – 22,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service light on dash

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    103130976479
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,994 miles (+13,503)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    138698338692
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    326438029984
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

  4. Fail105,491 miles (+12,449)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    453263369566
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

  5. Pass93,042 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    924388114457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  6. Fail93,040 miles (+8,623)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    573441738819
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,417 miles (+6,684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    374582377149
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,733 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    454505154793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  9. Fail77,732 miles (+6,517)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    537279106947
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  10. Pass71,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    278493415658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail71,215 miles (+4,610)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    896770626654
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,605 miles (+4,967)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    994462652254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass61,638 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    269959409834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,711 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    168357979045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,710 miles (+4,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    869952389315
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass52,803 miles (+4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    787452082021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre

  17. Pass47,909 miles (+5,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    438696805108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,343 miles (+7,623)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    617144114106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass34,720 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    188065922375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass28,985 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,985 miles
    Test number
    168588741361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,879 miles
    Test number
    981870140376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MGH

Does L5 MGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MGH is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 MGH?
The MOT on L5 MGH is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MGH done?
L5 MGH was recorded at 118,994 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has L5 MGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MGH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 MGH 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 MGH find?
L5 MGH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both front; coil spring corroded both rear.

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