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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V23 LEMMOT history

V23 LEM is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V23 LEM silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,060 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 LEM was last recorded at 124,060 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 9,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,703 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,357 miles
Average per year
8,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,060 miles
  • 2025 – 114,703 miles
  • 2024 – 110,085 miles
  • 2023 – 106,112 miles
  • 2022 – 100,110 miles
  • 2021 – 88,742 miles
  • 2020 – 78,530 miles
  • 2019 – 76,138 miles
  • 2018 – 72,048 miles
  • 2017 – 58,892 miles
  • 2016 – 45,102 miles
  • 2015 – 33,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,060 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.

  • Emissions too clean to register

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,060 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    245235122671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,703 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,703 miles
    Test number
    910894903650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail114,669 miles (+4,584)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    674321376162
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P-bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass110,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    495475196383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail110,085 miles (+3,973)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    206080798879
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass106,112 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    958268219394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,110 miles (+11,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,110 miles
    Test number
    550272911435
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  8. Pass88,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    336447305744
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  9. Fail88,742 miles (+10,212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    989080917146
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  10. Pass78,530 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    220294248896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    497217901473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,138 miles (+4,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    367872517761
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass72,048 miles (+13,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    816327112814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,892 miles (+13,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    855033082299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass45,102 miles (+12,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    612548714581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,099 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,099 miles
    Test number
    807655855069
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V23 LEM

Does V23 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 LEM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 LEM?
The MOT on V23 LEM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 LEM done?
V23 LEM was recorded at 124,060 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,222 miles a year.
Has V23 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 LEM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 LEM 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 V23 LEM find?
V23 LEM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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