Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
M5 LJGMOT history
M5 LJG is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 115,343 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LJG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LJG was last recorded at 115,343 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,047 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,296 miles
- Average per year
- 8,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,343 miles
- 2025 – 107,047 miles
- 2024 – 100,609 miles
- 2023 – 93,438 miles
- 2022 – 84,401 miles
- 2021 – 81,764 miles
- 2020 – 77,053 miles
- 2019 – 70,488 miles
- 2018 – 60,922 miles
- 2017 – 52,566 miles
- 2016 – 36,757 miles
- 2015 – 19,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,343 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Zero read on emissions due to rev limitation.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 115,343 miles
- Test number
- 103529214995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,342 miles (+8,295)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,342 miles
- Test number
- 283839486256
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,047 miles (+6,438)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 107,047 miles
- Test number
- 781491800712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,609 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 100,609 miles
- Test number
- 482486268556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,608 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,608 miles
- Test number
- 594979046124
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,438 miles (+9,037)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 93,438 miles
- Test number
- 657768594957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,401 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 84,401 miles
- Test number
- 793661225287
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,764 miles (+4,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 81,764 miles
- Test number
- 864900074783
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,053 miles
- Test number
- 767478918193
- AdvisoryZero read on emissions due to rev limitation.
Fail77,053 miles (+6,565)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,053 miles
- Test number
- 707435196099
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryZero read on emissions due to rev limitation.
Pass70,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,488 miles
- Test number
- 686776940544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,488 miles (+9,566)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,488 miles
- Test number
- 281343346338
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass60,922 miles (+8,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 60,922 miles
- Test number
- 751035012574
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (faded) (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (faded) (0.1 (b))
Pass52,566 miles (+15,809)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 52,566 miles
- Test number
- 310534079297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,757 miles (+16,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 36,757 miles
- Test number
- 466907585411
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEmissions tested but to low to be able to obtain a reading
Pass19,829 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 19,829 miles
- Test number
- 388997795166
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about M5 LJG
- Does M5 LJG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LJG is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LJG?
- The MOT on M5 LJG is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 LJG done?
- M5 LJG was recorded at 115,343 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
- Has M5 LJG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LJG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 LJG 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 M5 LJG find?
- M5 LJG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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