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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

F5 DBHMOT history

F5 DBH is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

F5 DBH silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,757 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 DBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 DBH was last recorded at 129,757 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 8,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,550 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,207 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,757 miles
  • 2025 – 121,550 miles
  • 2024 – 111,719 miles
  • 2023 – 107,206 miles
  • 2022 – 104,469 miles
  • 2021 – 100,861 miles
  • 2020 – 98,369 miles
  • 2019 – 94,490 miles
  • 2018 – 91,005 miles
  • 2017 – 83,838 miles
  • 2016 – 73,920 miles
  • 2015 – 70,856 miles
  • 2014 – 60,843 miles
  • 2013 – 48,192 miles
  • 2012 – 38,441 miles
  • 2011 – 27,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,757 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,757 miles (+8,207)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,757 miles
    Test number
    571885246037
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills rusty

  2. Pass121,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    239862536015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass121,550 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    345558576109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,330 miles (+3,062)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,330 miles
    Test number
    902117500551
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass118,268 miles (+6,549)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    601761276284
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight tint on rear lights
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath

  6. Pass111,719 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,719 miles
    Test number
    854116975224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,206 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    400708264270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,188 miles (+2,719)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    484800315490
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    299956357027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,469 miles (+3,608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    739336687259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass100,861 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    904292434665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,369 miles (+3,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    538199634457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,490 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    522688001743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,005 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    656661297187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,838 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    703259969062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,818 miles (+9,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    910745085157
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass73,920 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    850945404094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,856 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,856 miles
    Test number
    815990235002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,843 miles (+12,651)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    939000534083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,192 miles (+9,751)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    106624303423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,441 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    366874312073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    328849921073
    • 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)

  23. Fail27,770 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    879279521099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about F5 DBH

Does F5 DBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 DBH is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 DBH?
The MOT on F5 DBH is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 DBH done?
F5 DBH was recorded at 129,757 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has F5 DBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 DBH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 DBH 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 F5 DBH find?
F5 DBH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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