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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V48 DLEMOT history

V48 DLE is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2023
Mileage
151,423 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 DLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 DLE was last recorded at 151,423 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 2,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2021: 148,521 miles, lower than 149,516 miles on 28 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,521 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,902 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,423 miles
  • 2021 – 148,521 miles
  • 2020 – 146,321 miles
  • 2018 – 144,168 miles
  • 2017 – 140,290 miles
  • 2016 – 136,682 miles
  • 2015 – 132,341 miles
  • 2014 – 123,854 miles
  • 2013 – 113,963 miles
  • 2012 – 103,773 miles
  • 2011 – 98,457 miles
  • 2010 – 93,643 miles
  • 2009 – 88,442 miles
  • 2008 – 81,845 miles
  • 2007 – 75,285 miles
  • 2006 – 69,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,423 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,423 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,423 miles
    Test number
    615702558320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,521 miles (-995)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    691197390951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,516 miles (+3,195)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,516 miles
    Test number
    741266802031
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested grabbing on (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear pad brakeing up due to heat (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass146,321 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    215789424501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,168 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,168 miles
    Test number
    303558050823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,290 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,290 miles
    Test number
    432028477456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,682 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,682 miles
    Test number
    248039317502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,341 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,341 miles
    Test number
    989641742354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,854 miles (+9,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    648607064294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,963 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    236764073211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,773 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    719766122290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,457 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    606258331226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,643 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,643 miles
    Test number
    281518430277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,442 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    992224639297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,845 miles (+6,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    442079528218
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass75,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    490297837296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,279 miles (+6,104)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    744947937200
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass69,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    931461036209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 DLE

Does V48 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 DLE expired on 11 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 DLE?
The MOT on V48 DLE expired on 11 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 DLE done?
V48 DLE was recorded at 151,423 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has V48 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 DLE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V48 DLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V48 DLE find?
V48 DLE passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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