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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S23 LKSMOT history

S23 LKS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S23 LKS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,845 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LKS
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
22 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LKS was last recorded at 108,845 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,796 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,845 miles
  • 2024 – 105,559 miles
  • 2023 – 100,917 miles
  • 2022 – 97,641 miles
  • 2021 – 95,213 miles
  • 2020 – 92,024 miles
  • 2019 – 89,277 miles
  • 2018 – 86,505 miles
  • 2017 – 84,396 miles
  • 2016 – 78,122 miles
  • 2015 – 70,154 miles
  • 2014 – 61,801 miles
  • 2013 – 51,091 miles
  • 2012 – 41,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,845 miles (+49)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    532083671467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,796 miles (+3,237)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    468581454924
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,559 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,559 miles
    Test number
    655903819848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.

  4. Pass100,917 miles (+3,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,917 miles
    Test number
    170131862487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms,links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion over rear subframe

  5. Pass97,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    908887782654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail97,641 miles (+2,428)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    652563712689
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,213 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    554552935159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,213 miles (+3,189)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    783311625532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged burst during mot (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to offside front tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring pan inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring pan inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    510328472642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,024 miles (+2,747)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    137794152742
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,277 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    318614112188
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,277 miles (+2,772)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    427273885202
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,505 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    168085778842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail86,489 miles (+2,093)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    206362886218
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass84,396 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    300577524388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,122 miles (+7,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    241254909679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder body splash guards fitted

  17. Pass70,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    696488657139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnderbody splash guards fitted

  18. Fail70,154 miles (+8,353)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    661359331111
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnderbody splash guards fitted

  19. Pass61,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    997732414387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,801 miles (+10,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    756981214371
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,091 miles (+9,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    295246893486
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass41,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    946591502234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LKS

Does S23 LKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LKS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 LKS?
The MOT on S23 LKS is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LKS done?
S23 LKS was recorded at 108,845 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has S23 LKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LKS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 LKS 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 S23 LKS find?
S23 LKS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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