Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
V15 ASEMOT history
V15 ASE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2025
- Mileage
- 153,669 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V15 ASE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V15 ASE was last recorded at 153,669 miles on 9 May 2024, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,346 miles · 2 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 323 miles
- Average per year
- 7,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,669 miles
- 2023 – 148,806 miles
- 2022 – 142,269 miles
- 2021 – 140,152 miles
- 2019 – 133,212 miles
- 2018 – 118,051 miles
- 2017 – 109,382 miles
- 2016 – 99,777 miles
- 2015 – 92,145 miles
- 2014 – 81,185 miles
- 2013 – 72,799 miles
- 2012 – 59,873 miles
- 2011 – 50,708 miles
- 2010 – 42,650 miles
- 2009 – 34,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,669 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,669 miles (+323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,669 miles
- Test number
- 238073738474
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,346 miles (+4,540)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,346 miles
- Test number
- 406748557813
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,806 miles (+6,537)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,806 miles
- Test number
- 169243520338
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass142,269 miles (+2,117)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,269 miles
- Test number
- 948245624152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre low and splitting
- AdvisorySlight mark in centre of screen
- AdvisoryUnderbody suspension corroded
Pass140,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 140,152 miles
- Test number
- 468322328604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,152 miles (+6,940)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,152 miles
- Test number
- 362210552211
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass133,212 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 133,212 miles
- Test number
- 285917897149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,211 miles (+15,160)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,211 miles
- Test number
- 951627302263
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,051 miles
- Test number
- 677523337733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,051 miles (+8,669)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,051 miles
- Test number
- 753827033798
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass109,382 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,382 miles
- Test number
- 342640296903
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing inner wall
Fail109,382 miles (+9,605)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,382 miles
- Test number
- 174441703229
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing inner wall
Pass99,777 miles (+7,632)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 99,777 miles
- Test number
- 713132676899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,145 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 92,145 miles
- Test number
- 509226165165
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside front wiper deteriorated
Fail92,145 miles (+10,960)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,145 miles
- Test number
- 255527955157
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside front wiper deteriorated
Pass81,185 miles (+4,430)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 81,185 miles
- Test number
- 306909564132
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteM.I.L. Lit
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail76,755 miles (+3,956)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,755 miles
- Test number
- 105970664097
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass72,799 miles (+12,926)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,799 miles
- Test number
- 318500273186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,873 miles (+9,165)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 59,873 miles
- Test number
- 146010312185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,708 miles (+8,058)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,708 miles
- Test number
- 145713511134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,650 miles (+8,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,650 miles
- Test number
- 953509820159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,330 miles
- Test number
- 154120529193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V15 ASE
- Does V15 ASE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V15 ASE expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V15 ASE?
- The MOT on V15 ASE expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V15 ASE done?
- V15 ASE was recorded at 153,669 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
- Has V15 ASE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V15 ASE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V15 ASE 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 V15 ASE find?
- V15 ASE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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