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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

V31 TAPMOT history

V31 TAP is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V31 TAP red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
75,612 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 TAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 TAP was last recorded at 75,612 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,347 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,265 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,612 miles
  • 2025 – 72,347 miles
  • 2024 – 65,675 miles
  • 2023 – 62,942 miles
  • 2022 – 59,335 miles
  • 2021 – 57,056 miles
  • 2020 – 53,853 miles
  • 2019 – 49,179 miles
  • 2018 – 42,361 miles
  • 2017 – 37,159 miles
  • 2016 – 31,916 miles
  • 2015 – 27,054 miles
  • 2014 – 23,741 miles
  • 2013 – 20,510 miles
  • 2012 – 17,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,612 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    685260921052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail75,612 miles (+3,265)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    615061752452
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,347 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    292488482933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,675 miles (+2,733)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    989848486826
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    567106735725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,942 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    737312314456
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,335 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    442125026459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    212850579122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,056 miles (+3,203)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    889246634958
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    593153202547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,853 miles (+4,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    195319374219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass49,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    626354535984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail49,179 miles (+6,818)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    617359740714
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass42,361 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    695011996435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,159 miles (+5,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    631153712665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape

  16. Pass31,916 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    326101161506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass27,054 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,054 miles
    Test number
    582623570617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,741 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    867339804327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,510 miles (+3,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,510 miles
    Test number
    967559503319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,118 miles
    Test number
    119171512354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 TAP

Does V31 TAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 TAP is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 TAP?
The MOT on V31 TAP is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 TAP done?
V31 TAP was recorded at 75,612 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has V31 TAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 TAP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 TAP 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 V31 TAP find?
V31 TAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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