Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L6 HLKMOT history
L6 HLK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 198,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 198,561 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 HLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 HLK was last recorded at 198,561 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 5,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 193,072 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,489 miles
- Average per year
- 10,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,561 miles
- 2024 – 193,072 miles
- 2023 – 187,910 miles
- 2022 – 180,808 miles
- 2021 – 178,800 miles
- 2019 – 157,745 miles
- 2018 – 134,727 miles
- 2017 – 119,552 miles
- 2016 – 97,426 miles
- 2015 – 89,898 miles
- 2014 – 80,148 miles
- 2013 – 69,903 miles
- 2012 – 57,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,561 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,561 miles (+5,489)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 198,561 miles
- Test number
- 177741210066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass193,072 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 193,072 miles
- Test number
- 998558910064
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail193,067 miles (+5,157)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,067 miles
- Test number
- 253456676800
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass187,910 miles (+7,102)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 187,910 miles
- Test number
- 203261997700
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass180,808 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 180,808 miles
- Test number
- 511590991886
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass178,800 miles (+21,055)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 178,800 miles
- Test number
- 234156017782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,745 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,745 miles
- Test number
- 644912118435
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion to suspension components
Fail157,742 miles (+23,015)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,742 miles
- Test number
- 202998041360
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion to suspension components
Pass134,727 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 134,727 miles
- Test number
- 929983173414
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail134,727 miles (+15,175)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,727 miles
- Test number
- 474615183409
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,552 miles (+22,126)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 119,552 miles
- Test number
- 556109519744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,426 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,426 miles
- Test number
- 815564840029
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail97,426 miles (+7,528)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,426 miles
- Test number
- 937984526360
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre damaged on outer wall & smooth inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,898 miles (+9,750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 89,898 miles
- Test number
- 442088804121
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,148 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,148 miles
- Test number
- 936773134373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,148 miles (+10,245)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,148 miles
- Test number
- 698322734341
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,903 miles (+12,440)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 69,903 miles
- Test number
- 419409023433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,463 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 57,463 miles
- Test number
- 188898352286
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre on 2.mm tread and nail in tread
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
Fail57,463 miles1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,463 miles
- Test number
- 426678352258
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre on 2.mm tread and nail in tread
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
Questions about L6 HLK
- Does L6 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 HLK expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 HLK?
- The MOT on L6 HLK expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 HLK done?
- L6 HLK was recorded at 198,561 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 10,793 miles a year.
- Has L6 HLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 HLK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L6 HLK 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 L6 HLK find?
- L6 HLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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