Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc
430 ERBMOT history
430 ERB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 85,122 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 430 ERB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
430 ERB was last recorded at 85,122 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,670 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,452 miles
- Average per year
- 3,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,122 miles
- 2025 – 80,670 miles
- 2024 – 76,399 miles
- 2023 – 73,149 miles
- 2022 – 67,898 miles
- 2021 – 64,804 miles
- 2020 – 63,438 miles
- 2019 – 58,809 miles
- 2018 – 54,599 miles
- 2017 – 49,938 miles
- 2016 – 45,163 miles
- 2015 – 41,115 miles
- 2014 – 37,662 miles
- 2013 – 32,357 miles
- 2012 – 28,200 miles
- 2011 – 24,267 miles
- 2010 – 20,993 miles
- 2009 – 17,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,122 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 161623812497
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,122 miles (+4,452)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 330123446828
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,670 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 80,670 miles
- Test number
- 320379869306
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,670 miles (+4,271)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,670 miles
- Test number
- 270498770196
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,399 miles (+3,250)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,399 miles
- Test number
- 333805101585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,149 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,149 miles
- Test number
- 138990645308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Fail73,149 miles (+5,251)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,149 miles
- Test number
- 400879866480
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker bump stop insecure
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Pass67,898 miles (+3,094)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,898 miles
- Test number
- 848616439777
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass64,804 miles (+1,366)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 64,804 miles
- Test number
- 629647953375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,438 miles (+4,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 63,438 miles
- Test number
- 246045594999
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass58,809 miles (+4,210)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,809 miles
- Test number
- 355604230457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,599 miles (+4,661)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,599 miles
- Test number
- 388234758886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,938 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,938 miles
- Test number
- 499255585239
- 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)
Pass45,163 miles (+4,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,163 miles
- Test number
- 700253376346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass41,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,115 miles
- Test number
- 139313245430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,115 miles (+3,453)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,115 miles
- Test number
- 229503345063
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass37,662 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,662 miles
- Test number
- 378390854061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,357 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,357 miles
- Test number
- 667378453003
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,357 miles (+4,157)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,357 miles
- Test number
- 715498053095
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,200 miles (+3,933)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 28,200 miles
- Test number
- 758081352047
- NoteEsp light on
Pass24,267 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,267 miles
- Test number
- 449832061092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,993 miles (+3,177)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,993 miles
- Test number
- 124529940057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,816 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,816 miles
- Test number
- 540739049092
- 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)
Questions about 430 ERB
- What vehicle is registration 430 ERB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 430 ERB on a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 430 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 430 ERB is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 430 ERB?
- The MOT on 430 ERB is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 430 ERB done?
- 430 ERB was recorded at 85,122 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
- Has 430 ERB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 430 ERB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on 430 ERB 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 430 ERB find?
- 430 ERB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 5 more.
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