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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

B5 VLDMOT history

B5 VLD is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 162,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

B5 VLD grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,008 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VLD was last recorded at 162,008 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 22,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,092 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
22,916 miles
Average per year
15,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,008 miles
  • 2025 – 139,092 miles
  • 2024 – 121,034 miles
  • 2023 – 113,083 miles
  • 2022 – 104,432 miles
  • 2021 – 81,865 miles
  • 2020 – 62,052 miles
  • 2018 – 42,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pad warning light on, pads ok, offside front sensor wire broke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,008 miles (+22,916)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,008 miles
    Test number
    159921128420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,092 miles (+18,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    951404620168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,034 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    760732679045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,083 miles (+8,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    123739349067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,432 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    317113437387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,320 miles (+22,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    487931560481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,865 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    942559455228
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, pads ok, offside front sensor wire broke
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail81,851 miles (+19,799)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,851 miles
    Test number
    617120330041
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, pads ok, offside front sensor wire broke
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,052 miles (+19,945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    929941454186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    827732776407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about B5 VLD

Does B5 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VLD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VLD?
The MOT on B5 VLD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VLD done?
B5 VLD was recorded at 162,008 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 15,081 miles a year.
Has B5 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VLD has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on B5 VLD 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 B5 VLD find?
B5 VLD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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