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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L5 NKWMOT history

L5 NKW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L5 NKW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,827 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NKW was last recorded at 70,827 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,392 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,435 miles
Average per year
5,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,827 miles
  • 2025 – 65,392 miles
  • 2024 – 62,209 miles
  • 2023 – 58,700 miles
  • 2022 – 54,130 miles
  • 2021 – 49,485 miles
  • 2020 – 44,451 miles
  • 2019 – 40,069 miles
  • 2018 – 35,795 miles
  • 2017 – 28,614 miles
  • 2016 – 20,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,827 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,827 miles (+5,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    596901689713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,392 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    436073932513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,209 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    104122378181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,700 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    152456811450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,130 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,130 miles
    Test number
    551243968650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,485 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    144348537274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    172309316321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,451 miles (+4,382)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    382215925311
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,069 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,069 miles
    Test number
    735061548946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    215495446426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,795 miles (+7,181)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    923480016133
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass28,614 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    220619668860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,869 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,869 miles
    Test number
    549115111844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    273717878080
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge close to limit also deep cuts close unable to view fully

Questions about L5 NKW

Does L5 NKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NKW is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NKW?
The MOT on L5 NKW is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NKW done?
L5 NKW was recorded at 70,827 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
Has L5 NKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NKW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 NKW 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 NKW find?
L5 NKW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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