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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L90 HMOMOT history

L90 HMO is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L90 HMO white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,340 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HMO was last recorded at 167,340 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2015: 75,048 miles, lower than 77,139 miles on 11 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,287 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,053 miles
Average per year
8,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,340 miles
  • 2025 – 162,287 miles
  • 2024 – 152,000 miles
  • 2023 – 141,654 miles
  • 2022 – 132,569 miles
  • 2021 – 124,336 miles
  • 2020 – 109,762 miles
  • 2019 – 105,858 miles
  • 2018 – 85,213 miles
  • 2017 – 82,231 miles
  • 2016 – 78,774 miles
  • 2015 – 75,049 miles
  • 2014 – 77,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    658493563061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,340 miles (+5,053)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    853467475254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,287 miles (+10,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,287 miles
    Test number
    731231568626
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass152,000 miles (+10,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    573633496215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,654 miles
    Test number
    251279000228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail141,654 miles (+9,085)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,654 miles
    Test number
    441052284716
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Connector clamps insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass132,569 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,569 miles
    Test number
    890753082864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,336 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    904998398186
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail124,336 miles (+14,574)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    982217476552
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Damage to bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,762 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    443335234245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,760 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,760 miles
    Test number
    175648416187
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass105,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    907876012620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,858 miles (+20,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    206856900923
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,213 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    851792077950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,231 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    728965693665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,774 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    893110286334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    717332105252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,048 miles (-2,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    298652105275
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass77,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,139 miles
    Test number
    408615144481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HMO

Does L90 HMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HMO is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HMO?
The MOT on L90 HMO is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HMO done?
L90 HMO was recorded at 167,340 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,107 miles a year.
Has L90 HMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HMO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 HMO find?
L90 HMO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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