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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V38 FLMMOT history

V38 FLM is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2024
Mileage
68,650 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 FLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 FLM was last recorded at 68,650 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,922 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
728 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,650 miles
  • 2022 – 67,922 miles
  • 2021 – 66,833 miles
  • 2020 – 65,318 miles
  • 2019 – 62,731 miles
  • 2018 – 59,761 miles
  • 2017 – 56,799 miles
  • 2016 – 55,329 miles
  • 2015 – 50,703 miles
  • 2014 – 46,348 miles
  • 2013 – 43,286 miles
  • 2012 – 38,347 miles
  • 2011 – 33,123 miles
  • 2010 – 30,725 miles
  • 2009 – 28,340 miles
  • 2008 – 27,233 miles
  • 2007 – 24,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,650 miles (+728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    717471366545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,922 miles (+1,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    451150901525
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,833 miles (+1,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    861367623792
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,318 miles (+2,587)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    972003918544
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,731 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,731 miles
    Test number
    759288980440
    • AdvisorySlightley leaking oil from the engine

  6. Pass59,761 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    979652582476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,799 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    347191270800
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail56,798 miles (+1,469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    971123147894
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass55,329 miles (+4,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    754640517425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass50,703 miles (+4,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    617384925034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass46,348 miles (+3,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    818219304040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass43,286 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    807146413086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    827468812059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,335 miles (+5,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    856148412023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,123 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,123 miles
    Test number
    917003611002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,725 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    531072310002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,340 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    290738809086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,233 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,233 miles
    Test number
    873147018065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,478 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,478 miles
    Test number
    893401237063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,470 miles (+40)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    683819127078
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Fail24,430 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,430 miles
    Test number
    650093027000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about V38 FLM

Does V38 FLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 FLM expired on 11 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 FLM?
The MOT on V38 FLM expired on 11 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 FLM done?
V38 FLM was recorded at 68,650 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has V38 FLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 FLM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on V38 FLM 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 V38 FLM find?
V38 FLM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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