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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

W465 LECMOT history

W465 LEC is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2026.

W465 LEC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,381 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W465 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W465 LEC was last recorded at 108,381 miles on 25 Jan 2026, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,081 miles · 19 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,381 miles
  • 2025 – 108,081 miles
  • 2024 – 107,981 miles
  • 2023 – 107,927 miles
  • 2022 – 107,496 miles
  • 2020 – 107,430 miles
  • 2019 – 106,350 miles
  • 2018 – 104,181 miles
  • 2016 – 101,594 miles
  • 2015 – 93,109 miles
  • 2014 – 87,322 miles
  • 2013 – 82,410 miles
  • 2012 – 78,000 miles
  • 2011 – 75,423 miles
  • 2010 – 72,993 miles
  • 2009 – 69,791 miles
  • 2008 – 67,342 miles
  • 2007 – 62,410 miles
  • 2006 – 57,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body has some surface rust but not weakRecorded 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.

  • Rear both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    510392623524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has some surface rust but not weak

  2. Fail108,381 miles (+300)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    670352986503
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has some surface rust but not weak

  3. Pass108,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    834928631594
    • AdvisoryUnder body has some surface rust but not weak

  4. Fail108,081 miles (+100)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    643145196982
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has some surface rust but not weak

  5. Pass107,981 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    971189472547
    • AdvisoryAll discs have surface rust from lack of use

  6. Pass107,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,927 miles
    Test number
    976838708664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  7. Fail107,927 miles (+431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,927 miles
    Test number
    534367232508
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  8. Pass107,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    592974133872
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  9. Fail107,496 miles (+66)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    977407166137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  10. Pass107,430 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    229979569545
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration between metal and rubber bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail107,430 miles (+1,080)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    782141971842
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration between metal and rubber bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    875837647698
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail106,350 miles (+2,169)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    259189953168
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass104,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    524565132775
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail104,181 miles (+2,587)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    432504775612
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass101,594 miles (+8,485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    431619806723
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass93,109 miles (+5,787)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    586924500955
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryJust met parking bake performance requirements. May require adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass87,322 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    405406074196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,410 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    305398773157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,000 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    847684582103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,423 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    197126681133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,993 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    762747180189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,791 miles (+2,449)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    564952269176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front & nearside rear tyres worn uneven

  24. Pass67,342 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    934876988127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,410 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    210127687165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    940447876131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W465 LEC

Does W465 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W465 LEC is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W465 LEC?
The MOT on W465 LEC is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W465 LEC done?
W465 LEC was recorded at 108,381 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2026, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has W465 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W465 LEC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on W465 LEC 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 W465 LEC find?
W465 LEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle; under body has some surface rust but not weak.

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