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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L5 WCNMOT history

L5 WCN is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L5 WCN black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,620 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WCN was last recorded at 116,620 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,620 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,620 miles
  • 2025 – 114,010 miles
  • 2024 – 112,531 miles
  • 2023 – 110,351 miles
  • 2022 – 107,428 miles
  • 2021 – 104,716 miles
  • 2020 – 101,068 miles
  • 2019 – 95,084 miles
  • 2018 – 90,550 miles
  • 2017 – 86,813 miles
  • 2016 – 68,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,620 miles
    Test number
    501357968138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail116,620 miles (+2,610)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,620 miles
    Test number
    587610483026
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass114,010 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    194825841480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass112,531 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    512878126053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass110,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    940534992083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail110,351 miles (+2,923)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    743455812780
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass107,428 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    931925224322
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass104,716 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    733159375825
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass101,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,068 miles
    Test number
    540539096311
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail101,068 miles (+5,984)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,068 miles
    Test number
    294808943988
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass95,084 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    286184814255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,550 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    188079538270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,813 miles (+18,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,813 miles
    Test number
    603833606759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
  14. Pass68,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    999612070797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 WCN

Does L5 WCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WCN is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WCN?
The MOT on L5 WCN is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WCN done?
L5 WCN was recorded at 116,620 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,748 miles a year.
Has L5 WCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WCN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 WCN 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 WCN find?
L5 WCN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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