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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

N5 LLNMOT history

N5 LLN is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

N5 LLN red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,266 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LLN was last recorded at 124,266 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2011: 85,265 miles, lower than 85,282 miles on 21 Mar 2011.
  • 3 Apr 2018: 103,321 miles, lower than 160,376 miles on 22 Mar 2017.

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
121,544 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
2,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,266 miles
  • 2025 – 121,544 miles
  • 2023 – 119,492 miles
  • 2022 – 116,641 miles
  • 2021 – 114,929 miles
  • 2020 – 112,335 miles
  • 2019 – 106,977 miles
  • 2018 – 103,321 miles
  • 2017 – 160,376 miles
  • 2016 – 97,443 miles
  • 2015 – 93,607 miles
  • 2014 – 91,432 miles
  • 2013 – 88,637 miles
  • 2012 – 86,837 miles
  • 2011 – 85,265 miles
  • 2010 – 84,077 miles
  • 2009 – 83,367 miles
  • 2008 – 82,395 miles
  • 2007 – 77,969 miles
  • 2006 – 71,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,266 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    467396986460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,544 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    413854127320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,492 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,492 miles
    Test number
    834038446792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,641 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    781308042849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    655213367549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,929 miles (+2,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    974139866094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,335 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    848184180611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,977 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    343422684145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,893 miles (+3,572)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,893 miles
    Test number
    323454406775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,321 miles (-57,055)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    934852172650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,376 miles (+62,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,376 miles
    Test number
    858054385497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    159835750973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,443 miles (+3,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    229098485393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass93,607 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    348326275020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,432 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,432 miles
    Test number
    536330284044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,637 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    187984073472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,837 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    319322882075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,265 miles (-17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,265 miles
    Test number
    939712881093
    • NoteSlight leak radiator

  19. Fail85,282 miles (+1,205)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    599230481078
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight leak radiator

  20. Pass84,077 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    963441480049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass83,367 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    670372289020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,395 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    570869078095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail82,382 miles (+4,413)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    293664978013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,969 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    310891677008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    303782566082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LLN

Does N5 LLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LLN is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LLN?
The MOT on N5 LLN is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LLN done?
N5 LLN was recorded at 124,266 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,602 miles a year.
Has N5 LLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LLN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on N5 LLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N5 LLN find?
N5 LLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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