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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

N31 LXJMOT history

N31 LXJ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

N31 LXJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,322 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LXJ was last recorded at 129,322 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,233 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,322 miles
  • 2025 – 128,233 miles
  • 2024 – 127,882 miles
  • 2023 – 125,537 miles
  • 2022 – 123,426 miles
  • 2021 – 121,631 miles
  • 2019 – 121,255 miles
  • 2018 – 116,350 miles
  • 2017 – 109,852 miles
  • 2016 – 101,489 miles
  • 2015 – 92,821 miles
  • 2014 – 82,160 miles
  • 2013 – 76,369 miles
  • 2012 – 68,228 miles
  • 2011 – 58,881 miles
  • 2009 – 47,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,322 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,322 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    745746597624
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail129,322 miles (+1,089)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    723344300783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,233 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,233 miles
    Test number
    402337165577
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis and suspension components
  4. Fail128,223 miles (+341)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,223 miles
    Test number
    391231416321
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis and suspension components
  5. Pass127,882 miles (+2,345)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    460444424031
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass125,537 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    727633651529
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail125,537 miles (+2,111)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    609810795940
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass123,426 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    400889077672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel missing
  9. Fail123,425 miles (+1,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,425 miles
    Test number
    572942072549
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel missing
  10. Pass121,631 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    468043151556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,255 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    842512714783
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass116,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    433995639614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre non repair
  13. Fail116,350 miles (+6,498)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    389799839201
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre non repair
  14. Pass109,852 miles (+8,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,852 miles
    Test number
    481200965968
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass101,489 miles (+8,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    849344312033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass92,821 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    869279865158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not connected
  17. Fail92,821 miles (+10,661)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    479219665164
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not connected
  18. Pass82,160 miles (+5,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    476658264132
    • NoteFront tyres splitting
  19. Pass76,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    827472173111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,369 miles (+8,141)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    209972573105
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass68,228 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    429178062193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,881 miles (+2,839)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    416289271123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out
  23. Pass56,042 miles (+8,988)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    155314201440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCENTRE STOP LIGHT DIM
  24. Pass47,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,054 miles
    Test number
    220457469416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N31 LXJ

Does N31 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LXJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on N31 LXJ?
The MOT on N31 LXJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LXJ done?
N31 LXJ was recorded at 129,322 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has N31 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LXJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on N31 LXJ 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 N31 LXJ find?
N31 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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