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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L5 NEOMOT history

L5 NEO is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 142,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L5 NEO grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,236 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NEO was last recorded at 142,236 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,441 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,795 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,236 miles
  • 2025 – 138,441 miles
  • 2024 – 134,286 miles
  • 2023 – 131,165 miles
  • 2022 – 127,604 miles
  • 2021 – 122,924 miles
  • 2020 – 118,070 miles
  • 2019 – 112,116 miles
  • 2018 – 105,162 miles
  • 2017 – 98,115 miles
  • 2016 – 90,151 miles
  • 2015 – 81,290 miles
  • 2014 – 80,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,236 miles
    Test number
    558323610324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail142,233 miles (+3,792)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,233 miles
    Test number
    420436620384
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass138,441 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,441 miles
    Test number
    759987060135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,286 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    951529210408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,165 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    546417114517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,604 miles (+4,680)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    399295201581
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass122,924 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,924 miles
    Test number
    762062857234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,070 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    962327065017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    726445273079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,116 miles (+6,954)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    404158582531
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass105,162 miles (+7,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    486368000643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass98,115 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    528727406452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,151 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    208699904292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,290 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    417628515120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    549282984285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NEO

Does L5 NEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NEO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NEO?
The MOT on L5 NEO is valid until 28 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 NEO done?
L5 NEO was recorded at 142,236 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has L5 NEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NEO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 NEO 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 NEO find?
L5 NEO passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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