Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,595 cc
A3 UDWMOT history
A3 UDW is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 10,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 10,778 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 18 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A3 UDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 7 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A3 UDW was last recorded at 10,778 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jan 2025: 879 miles, lower than 221,947 miles on 2 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 10,778 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 10,778 miles
- 2025 – 1,163 miles
- 2023 – 221,947 miles
- 2022 – 220,232 miles
- 2020 – 216,492 miles
- 2019 – 214,373 miles
- 2018 – 210,685 miles
- 2017 – 208,547 miles
- 2016 – 204,089 miles
- 2015 – 203,078 miles
- 2014 – 186,873 miles
- 2013 – 171,259 miles
- 2011 – 161,349 miles
- 2010 – 150,162 miles
- 2009 – 139,542 miles
- 2008 – 120,555 miles
- 2007 – 106,109 miles
- 2006 – 87,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,778 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
34 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,778 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 10,778 miles
- Test number
- 947846664800
- 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))
Fail10,778 miles (+134)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,778 miles
- Test number
- 681605630258
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Fail10,644 miles (+9,481)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,644 miles
- Test number
- 478305229912
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass1,163 miles (+284)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 1,163 miles
- Test number
- 728432435192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail879 miles1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 879 miles
- Test number
- 535970991684
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 106640458219
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass221,947 miles (+1,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 221,947 miles
- Test number
- 149305098346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass220,232 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 220,232 miles
- Test number
- 991149472305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,201 miles (+3,709)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,201 miles
- Test number
- 229757565316
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Pass216,492 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 216,492 miles
- Test number
- 610776400618
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,491 miles (+2,118)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,491 miles
- Test number
- 190626600143
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor at nearside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,373 miles (+3,688)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 214,373 miles
- Test number
- 792304429042
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass210,685 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 210,685 miles
- Test number
- 490933449171
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail210,681 miles (+2,134)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,681 miles
- Test number
- 689223471808
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,547 miles (+4,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 208,547 miles
- Test number
- 924568888064
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass204,089 miles (+1,011)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 204,089 miles
- Test number
- 605736548204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak around engine area
Pass203,078 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 203,078 miles
- Test number
- 608385600640
- 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)
Fail203,050 miles (+16,177)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,050 miles
- Test number
- 135714825279
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass186,873 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 186,873 miles
- Test number
- 828095084165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail186,873 miles (+15,614)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,873 miles
- Test number
- 236123684416
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass171,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 171,259 miles
- Test number
- 727148563199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,259 miles (+9,910)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,259 miles
- Test number
- 286492863448
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass161,349 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 161,349 miles
- Test number
- 385440421319
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail161,293 miles (+11,131)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,293 miles
- Test number
- 428729511474
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass150,162 miles (+81)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 150,162 miles
- Test number
- 810684210310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
Fail150,081 miles (+10,539)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,081 miles
- Test number
- 300175600394
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
Pass139,542 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 139,542 miles
- Test number
- 111561189241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,285 miles (+18,730)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,285 miles
- Test number
- 212653679276
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass120,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 120,555 miles
- Test number
- 854955978288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,555 miles (+14,446)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,555 miles
- Test number
- 904243678214
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,109 miles (+333)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 106,109 miles
- Test number
- 472389027257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,776 miles (+18,002)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,776 miles
- Test number
- 683500627203
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Fail87,774 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,774 miles
- Test number
- 200023896497
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,774 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 87,774 miles
- Test number
- 292773296113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about A3 UDW
- Does A3 UDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A3 UDW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A3 UDW?
- The MOT on A3 UDW is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A3 UDW done?
- A3 UDW was recorded at 10,778 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has A3 UDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A3 UDW has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on A3 UDW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A3 UDW find?
- A3 UDW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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