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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

97 DLMOT history

97 DL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

97 DL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,312 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 DL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 DL was last recorded at 81,312 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,312 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,312 miles
  • 2025 – 78,702 miles
  • 2024 – 76,486 miles
  • 2023 – 73,597 miles
  • 2022 – 70,561 miles
  • 2021 – 69,192 miles
  • 2020 – 67,736 miles
  • 2019 – 65,052 miles
  • 2018 – 63,260 miles
  • 2017 – 60,833 miles
  • 2016 – 58,081 miles
  • 2015 – 55,295 miles
  • 2014 – 43,536 miles
  • 2013 – 31,308 miles
  • 2012 – 12,528 miles
  • 2011 – 12,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,312 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s number plate n/w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,312 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    152785757625
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,312 miles (+2,610)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    252876663247
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,702 miles
    Test number
    388301491364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,700 miles (+2,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    855385308449
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,486 miles (+2,889)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    307769931496
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,597 miles (+3,036)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    397947920136
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,561 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    830966502346
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  8. Fail70,559 miles (+1,367)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    551848754779
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  9. Pass69,192 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    244523548100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,736 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    312076527296
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,736 miles (+2,684)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    834170772087
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,052 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    425137905091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,260 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    657349796248
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate n/w

  14. Fail63,258 miles (+2,425)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    651676418673
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate n/w

  15. Pass60,833 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    588587177824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,081 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    447672390318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,295 miles (+11,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    566788785134
    • NoteRear tyres close to limit

  18. Pass43,536 miles (+144)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    348265264156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  19. Fail43,392 miles (+12,084)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    518088354118
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  20. Pass31,308 miles (+18,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    187339153125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,528 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,528 miles
    Test number
    777731812117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,006 miles
    Test number
    817836431270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 DL

What vehicle is registration 97 DL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 DL on a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. 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 97 DL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 DL is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 DL?
The MOT on 97 DL is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 DL done?
97 DL was recorded at 81,312 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has 97 DL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 DL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 97 DL 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 97 DL find?
97 DL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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