Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
D1 BMBMOT history
D1 BMB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 35,378 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 BMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 BMB was last recorded at 35,378 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 31,901 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,477 miles
- Average per year
- 1,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,378 miles
- 2025 – 31,901 miles
- 2024 – 30,021 miles
- 2023 – 28,806 miles
- 2022 – 27,574 miles
- 2021 – 26,619 miles
- 2020 – 25,620 miles
- 2019 – 23,903 miles
- 2018 – 22,552 miles
- 2017 – 20,617 miles
- 2016 – 18,903 miles
- 2015 – 17,275 miles
- 2014 – 15,934 miles
- 2013 – 14,614 miles
- 2012 – 12,588 miles
- 2011 – 11,083 miles
- 2010 – 9,448 miles
- 2009 – 7,545 miles
- 2008 – 5,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,378 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 35,378 miles
- Test number
- 705894300242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,376 miles (+3,475)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,376 miles
- Test number
- 369654395530
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass31,901 miles (+1,880)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 31,901 miles
- Test number
- 261771565284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,021 miles (+1,215)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 30,021 miles
- Test number
- 267776758522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass28,806 miles (+1,232)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 28,806 miles
- Test number
- 755249262510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass27,574 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 27,574 miles
- Test number
- 188048577763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 26,619 miles
- Test number
- 650977337847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,619 miles (+999)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,619 miles
- Test number
- 159178883910
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass25,620 miles (+1,717)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 25,620 miles
- Test number
- 196684656078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,903 miles (+1,351)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 23,903 miles
- Test number
- 399761662564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,552 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 22,552 miles
- Test number
- 212684955213
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass20,617 miles (+1,714)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 20,617 miles
- Test number
- 793815922480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 18,903 miles
- Test number
- 889646807378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,903 miles (+1,628)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,903 miles
- Test number
- 327870478905
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass17,275 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,275 miles
- Test number
- 857880275037
- NoteNearside rear tyre featheredinner edge
Fail17,275 miles (+1,341)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,275 miles
- Test number
- 445590275007
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre featheredinner edge
Pass15,934 miles (+1,320)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 15,934 miles
- Test number
- 765156964021
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre featherd inner edge
Pass14,614 miles (+2,026)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,614 miles
- Test number
- 598057973038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,588 miles (+1,505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 12,588 miles
- Test number
- 198735372012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 11,083 miles
- Test number
- 317916871001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,083 miles (+1,635)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,083 miles
- Test number
- 495956071035
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass9,448 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 9,448 miles
- Test number
- 921300470000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,545 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 7,545 miles
- Test number
- 170414669426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 5,949 miles
- Test number
- 193369078091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D1 BMB
- Does D1 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 BMB is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 BMB?
- The MOT on D1 BMB is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 BMB done?
- D1 BMB was recorded at 35,378 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
- Has D1 BMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 BMB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on D1 BMB 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 D1 BMB find?
- D1 BMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.
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