Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
V18 MLHMOT history
V18 MLH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 184,718 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 MLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 MLH was last recorded at 184,718 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 8,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,999 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,719 miles
- Average per year
- 10,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,718 miles
- 2025 – 175,999 miles
- 2024 – 170,510 miles
- 2023 – 163,118 miles
- 2022 – 155,198 miles
- 2021 – 144,552 miles
- 2020 – 135,323 miles
- 2019 – 123,232 miles
- 2018 – 113,673 miles
- 2017 – 103,498 miles
- 2016 – 90,998 miles
- 2015 – 76,547 miles
- 2014 – 61,968 miles
- 2013 – 44,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,718 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 bumper damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside sill corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f, o/s/r.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,718 miles (+8,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 184,718 miles
- Test number
- 312234749049
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,999 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 175,999 miles
- Test number
- 987009674130
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail175,999 miles (+5,489)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,999 miles
- Test number
- 104228864030
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass170,510 miles (+7,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 170,510 miles
- Test number
- 573462291100
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear one rear number plate light not working
Pass163,118 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 163,118 miles
- Test number
- 431430275643
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,116 miles (+7,918)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,116 miles
- Test number
- 249059332296
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,198 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,198 miles
- Test number
- 932016230835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail155,198 miles (+10,646)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,198 miles
- Test number
- 620204372648
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass144,552 miles (+9,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 144,552 miles
- Test number
- 712921655880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded spring section badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded spring section badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,323 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 135,323 miles
- Test number
- 979174671508
- 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))
Fail135,322 miles (+12,090)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,322 miles
- Test number
- 656554856040
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass123,232 miles (+180)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,232 miles
- Test number
- 345181470867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,052 miles (+9,379)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,052 miles
- Test number
- 567462444271
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant twisted (10.1 (u))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,673 miles (+10,175)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 113,673 miles
- Test number
- 235146800595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,498 miles (+12,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,498 miles
- Test number
- 747703915429
- AdvisoryEmission's to clean to record (rev limiter
Pass90,998 miles (+14,451)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 90,998 miles
- Test number
- 579953468787
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record (rev limiter)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass76,547 miles (+14,579)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 76,547 miles
- Test number
- 939832555126
- NoteExhaust emissions to clean to record
Pass61,968 miles (+17,293)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,968 miles
- Test number
- 955843754109
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEmmisions not tested car too clean to give a reading.
Pass44,675 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,675 miles
- Test number
- 468770653127
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust emissions to clean to record
Questions about V18 MLH
- Does V18 MLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 MLH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 MLH?
- The MOT on V18 MLH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 MLH done?
- V18 MLH was recorded at 184,718 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,962 miles a year.
- Has V18 MLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 MLH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 MLH 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 V18 MLH find?
- V18 MLH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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