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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V1 XSBMOT history

V1 XSB is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V1 XSB white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,700 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 XSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 XSB was last recorded at 128,700 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,908 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,792 miles
Average per year
5,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,700 miles
  • 2025 – 122,908 miles
  • 2024 – 118,439 miles
  • 2023 – 114,063 miles
  • 2022 – 112,067 miles
  • 2021 – 106,841 miles
  • 2020 – 97,610 miles
  • 2019 – 92,231 miles
  • 2018 – 85,849 miles
  • 2017 – 79,858 miles
  • 2016 – 71,529 miles
  • 2015 – 62,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,700 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,700 miles (+5,792)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    184248582156
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,908 miles (+4,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    655663105386
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,439 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,439 miles
    Test number
    821735086123
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,436 miles (+4,373)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    884639542010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,063 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    539010452018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,067 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,067 miles
    Test number
    349085146194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,051 miles (+5,210)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    957629769565
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,841 miles (+9,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    356517477942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  9. Pass97,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    141582918740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail97,605 miles (+5,374)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,605 miles
    Test number
    921959786275
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s tyres misshaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,231 miles (+6,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    835869148509
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s tyres slightly mishaped

  12. Pass85,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    928010482545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,849 miles (+5,991)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    791366329905
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass79,858 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    405375795487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,529 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    311922844675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,693 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    197114415179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail62,693 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    525853915108
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V1 XSB

Does V1 XSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 XSB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 XSB?
The MOT on V1 XSB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 XSB done?
V1 XSB was recorded at 128,700 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
Has V1 XSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 XSB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 XSB 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 V1 XSB find?
V1 XSB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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