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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L5 VCNMOT history

L5 VCN is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L5 VCN red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,735 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VCN was last recorded at 55,735 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,202 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
4,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,735 miles
  • 2025 – 54,202 miles
  • 2024 – 52,502 miles
  • 2023 – 52,171 miles
  • 2022 – 50,507 miles
  • 2021 – 50,130 miles
  • 2019 – 34,900 miles
  • 2018 – 20,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,735 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure is on.
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,735 miles (+1,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    219437992268
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure is on.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass54,202 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    463961948859
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass52,502 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    322245423742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,171 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,171 miles
    Test number
    920278243212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,507 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    746389266401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass50,130 miles (+15,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    521740068825
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    458858113599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,900 miles (+14,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    614166213017
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass20,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    778505584212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VCN

Does L5 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VCN is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VCN?
The MOT on L5 VCN is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VCN done?
L5 VCN was recorded at 55,735 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,404 miles a year.
Has L5 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VCN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 VCN 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 VCN find?
L5 VCN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front nail in tyre; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts., and 2 more.

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