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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

P3 EBWMOT history

P3 EBW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

P3 EBW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,689 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 EBW was last recorded at 171,689 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 14,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2020: 112,812 miles, lower than 122,822 miles on 28 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,670 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,019 miles
Average per year
10,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,689 miles
  • 2024 – 157,670 miles
  • 2023 – 142,065 miles
  • 2022 – 128,936 miles
  • 2021 – 126,268 miles
  • 2020 – 112,812 miles
  • 2019 – 115,002 miles
  • 2018 – 114,234 miles
  • 2017 – 106,116 miles
  • 2016 – 98,135 miles
  • 2015 – 71,165 miles
  • 2014 – 55,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,689 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,689 miles (+14,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,689 miles
    Test number
    289398732803
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass157,670 miles (+15,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    182992837535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,065 miles (+13,129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    721610666182
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,936 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    986260298516
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted, unable to see wheel bolts/nuts.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to see some components.

  5. Fail128,936 miles (+2,668)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    979886978348
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted, unable to see wheel bolts/nuts.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to see some components.

  6. Pass126,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,268 miles
    Test number
    564362454067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  7. Fail126,265 miles (+13,453)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    269495964958
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  8. Pass112,812 miles (-10,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,812 miles
    Test number
    735184253253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,822 miles (+7,820)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    658241093103
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,002 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    990834796681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    978073794754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,234 miles (+8,118)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    600869928844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass106,116 miles (+7,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,116 miles
    Test number
    969145542146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmisions not detected

  14. Pass98,135 miles (+26,970)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    646227097018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,165 miles (+15,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    149641695797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    797972204337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P3 EBW

Does P3 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 EBW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P3 EBW?
The MOT on P3 EBW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P3 EBW done?
P3 EBW was recorded at 171,689 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,527 miles a year.
Has P3 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 EBW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P3 EBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P3 EBW find?
P3 EBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected.

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