Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
494 DRHMOT history
494 DRH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 148,989 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 494 DRH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
494 DRH was last recorded at 148,989 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,116 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,873 miles
- Average per year
- 8,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,989 miles
- 2025 – 140,116 miles
- 2024 – 132,156 miles
- 2023 – 126,433 miles
- 2022 – 120,106 miles
- 2021 – 113,019 miles
- 2020 – 110,397 miles
- 2019 – 101,822 miles
- 2018 – 91,820 miles
- 2017 – 79,483 miles
- 2016 – 68,649 miles
- 2015 – 58,107 miles
- 2014 – 47,130 miles
- 2013 – 37,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,989 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,989 miles (+8,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 148,989 miles
- Test number
- 931079905034
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,116 miles (+7,960)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 140,116 miles
- Test number
- 443102679422
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, lower arms ball joint boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front & top arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,156 miles (+5,723)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,156 miles
- Test number
- 238906955492
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline acceptable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes have varying state of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, stepped wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass126,433 miles (+6,327)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 126,433 miles
- Test number
- 659348924172
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, stepping wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Pass120,106 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 120,106 miles
- Test number
- 288686842769
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped
- AdvisoryFront Both front shock absorber dust covers detached
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both rear control arm bushes starting deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Fail120,106 miles (+7,087)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,106 miles
- Test number
- 391477875263
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped
- AdvisoryFront Both front shock absorber dust covers detached
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both rear control arm bushes starting deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Pass113,019 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,019 miles
- Test number
- 630391716277
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,397 miles (+8,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 110,397 miles
- Test number
- 867031874051
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,822 miles (+10,002)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,822 miles
- Test number
- 483290731151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,820 miles
- Test number
- 476431058628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,820 miles (+12,337)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,820 miles
- Test number
- 499519621994
- FailureCentral Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass79,483 miles (+10,834)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 548588130662
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)
Pass68,649 miles (+10,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,649 miles
- Test number
- 529225069187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,107 miles (+10,977)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 58,107 miles
- Test number
- 715928375085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,130 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,130 miles
- Test number
- 625943074080
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inside edge
Fail47,130 miles (+9,485)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,130 miles
- Test number
- 785613074085
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inside edge
Pass37,645 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,645 miles
- Test number
- 585650083011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake dsiscs corroded
Questions about 494 DRH
- What vehicle is registration 494 DRH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 494 DRH on a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2010. 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 494 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 494 DRH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 494 DRH?
- The MOT on 494 DRH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 494 DRH done?
- 494 DRH was recorded at 148,989 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,562 miles a year.
- Has 494 DRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 494 DRH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on 494 DRH 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 494 DRH find?
- 494 DRH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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