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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

N5 HHGMOT history

N5 HHG is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 200,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

N5 HHG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
200,392 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HHG was last recorded at 200,392 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 15,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,443 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
15,949 miles
Average per year
15,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,392 miles
  • 2023 – 184,443 miles
  • 2022 – 164,906 miles
  • 2021 – 151,384 miles
  • 2020 – 138,030 miles
  • 2019 – 121,642 miles
  • 2018 – 105,840 miles
  • 2016 – 82,793 miles
  • 2015 – 68,408 miles
  • 2014 – 53,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,392 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    200,392 miles
    Test number
    727134756611
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail200,391 miles (+15,948)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,391 miles
    Test number
    698295017858
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,443 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,443 miles
    Test number
    985054444779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail184,011 miles (+19,105)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,011 miles
    Test number
    740873524615
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,906 miles (+13,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,906 miles
    Test number
    155203492076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,384 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,384 miles
    Test number
    741648549127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,371 miles (+13,341)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,371 miles
    Test number
    278614893604
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met requirements 16% ,repairs may be needed

  8. Pass138,030 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,030 miles
    Test number
    726762856108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake effort low

  9. Fail138,030 miles (+16,388)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,030 miles
    Test number
    781441586363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake effort low

  10. Pass121,642 miles (+15,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,642 miles
    Test number
    671291776792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,840 miles (+23,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    316096940905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass82,793 miles (+14,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    830380262516
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin crittical (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass68,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    308382233763
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to get reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 225/45R17 Conti (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail68,408 miles (+15,400)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    508955162379
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to get reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 225/45R17 Conti (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,008 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    406761354332
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about N5 HHG

Does N5 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 HHG expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 HHG?
The MOT on N5 HHG expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 HHG done?
N5 HHG was recorded at 200,392 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 15,147 miles a year.
Has N5 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HHG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 HHG 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 N5 HHG find?
N5 HHG passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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