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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V30 ELFMOT history

V30 ELF is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 170,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V30 ELF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,861 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ELF was last recorded at 170,861 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 10,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,076 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,785 miles
Average per year
10,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,861 miles
  • 2025 – 160,076 miles
  • 2024 – 150,144 miles
  • 2023 – 145,159 miles
  • 2022 – 138,395 miles
  • 2021 – 121,592 miles
  • 2020 – 116,400 miles
  • 2019 – 105,386 miles
  • 2018 – 92,279 miles
  • 2017 – 78,502 miles
  • 2016 – 65,107 miles
  • 2015 – 54,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,861 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on rear faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,861 miles (+10,785)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,861 miles
    Test number
    743347002835
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,076 miles (+9,932)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    664748028548
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass150,144 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,144 miles
    Test number
    386361328547
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust band clamp corroded and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,159 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,159 miles
    Test number
    979107230907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,395 miles (+16,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,395 miles
    Test number
    399251279034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass121,592 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    769044683827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on rear faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,589 miles (+5,189)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,589 miles
    Test number
    203870948959
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens white on inside, not allowing light through (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on rear faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,400 miles (+11,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,400 miles
    Test number
    534336669052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass105,386 miles (+13,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,386 miles
    Test number
    553041719289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass92,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    977276506201
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Fail92,279 miles (+13,777)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    697114719649
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Pass78,502 miles (+13,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    581107315719
    • AdvisorySmoke too clean to register
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front and both sides

  13. Pass65,107 miles (+10,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    495332086035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test

  14. Pass54,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,860 miles
    Test number
    208411310581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn unevenly.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Questions about V30 ELF

Does V30 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ELF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ELF?
The MOT on V30 ELF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ELF done?
V30 ELF was recorded at 170,861 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,732 miles a year.
Has V30 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ELF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V30 ELF 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 V30 ELF find?
V30 ELF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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