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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc

C5 OWSMOT history

C5 OWS is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

C5 OWS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,700 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 OWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 OWS was last recorded at 100,700 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 12,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,445 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,255 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,700 miles
  • 2024 – 88,445 miles
  • 2023 – 73,606 miles
  • 2022 – 69,072 miles
  • 2021 – 64,166 miles
  • 2020 – 59,511 miles
  • 2019 – 52,777 miles
  • 2018 – 49,226 miles
  • 2017 – 42,856 miles
  • 2016 – 35,748 miles
  • 2015 – 29,913 miles
  • 2014 – 22,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,700 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,700 miles (+12,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    161739427888
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,445 miles (+14,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    881996229110
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective 1 OF 2 CLAMPS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass73,606 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    593806193684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail73,601 miles (+4,529)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    856262566046
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass69,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    274086732702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail69,072 miles (+4,906)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    276997064677
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass64,166 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    381842430023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass59,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    285446329300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail59,511 miles (+6,734)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    530535596814
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass52,777 miles (+3,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    796069747496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in the tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cracking.

  11. Pass49,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    595346573698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,226 miles (+6,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    790138382658
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass42,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    941545241766
    • 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)

  14. Fail42,856 miles (+7,108)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    362177094043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass35,748 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    768755110011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,913 miles (+7,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    338396295024
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Pass22,730 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,730 miles
    Test number
    278142994053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about C5 OWS

Does C5 OWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 OWS expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 OWS?
The MOT on C5 OWS expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 OWS done?
C5 OWS was recorded at 100,700 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has C5 OWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 OWS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 OWS 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 C5 OWS find?
C5 OWS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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