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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

L5 NSLMOT history

L5 NSL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L5 NSL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
120,893 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NSL was last recorded at 120,893 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,817 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,076 miles
Average per year
5,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,893 miles
  • 2025 – 118,817 miles
  • 2024 – 116,512 miles
  • 2023 – 114,534 miles
  • 2022 – 112,276 miles
  • 2021 – 109,017 miles
  • 2020 – 106,185 miles
  • 2019 – 102,186 miles
  • 2018 – 97,944 miles
  • 2017 – 93,146 miles
  • 2016 – 89,107 miles
  • 2015 – 79,069 miles
  • 2014 – 73,487 miles
  • 2013 – 72,322 miles
  • 2011 – 70,630 miles
  • 2010 – 68,863 miles
  • 2009 – 66,225 miles
  • 2008 – 46,489 miles
  • 2007 – 25,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,893 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,893 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,893 miles
    Test number
    351779369985
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,817 miles (+2,305)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    307033584874
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,512 miles (+1,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,512 miles
    Test number
    423211944464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass114,534 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,534 miles
    Test number
    400833086408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,276 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,276 miles
    Test number
    948389356100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,017 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    451223635418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,185 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    432390193493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,186 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    662352033763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass97,944 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    881408198744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,146 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    625638924520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,107 miles (+10,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    391963361447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass79,069 miles (+5,582)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    558922415021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear panel damaged.

  13. Pass73,487 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    798665334087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,483 miles (+1,161)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    987303204064
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,322 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    886617603061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,630 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    189498251249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,863 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    964891060298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,225 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    533235969296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,222 miles (+19,733)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    101240269212
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass46,489 miles (+20,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    272299648290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,781 miles
    Test number
    564846447231
    • NoteShield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Questions about L5 NSL

Does L5 NSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NSL is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NSL?
The MOT on L5 NSL is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NSL done?
L5 NSL was recorded at 120,893 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,098 miles a year.
Has L5 NSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NSL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on L5 NSL 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 NSL find?
L5 NSL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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