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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V50 MSXMOT history

V50 MSX is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

V50 MSX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,125 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 MSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 MSX was last recorded at 137,125 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 19,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,968 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
19,157 miles
Average per year
10,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,125 miles
  • 2025 – 117,968 miles
  • 2024 – 102,049 miles
  • 2023 – 90,737 miles
  • 2022 – 78,772 miles
  • 2021 – 67,468 miles
  • 2020 – 62,252 miles
  • 2019 – 56,442 miles
  • 2018 – 48,841 miles
  • 2017 – 42,852 miles
  • 2016 – 36,010 miles
  • 2015 – 26,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,125 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front 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, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,125 miles (+19,157)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    957605584122
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,968 miles (+15,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    390827344309
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,049 miles (+11,312)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    902242763175
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,737 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    833569329796
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail90,737 miles (+11,965)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    795717162904
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass78,772 miles (+11,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,772 miles
    Test number
    395727386453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,468 miles (+5,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    177777262398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,252 miles (+5,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    876656065058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    283628677153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail56,442 miles (+7,601)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    287958118087
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,841 miles (+5,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    128537586616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass42,852 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    104778043231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,010 miles (+9,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    181940894998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    109094335170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V50 MSX

Does V50 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 MSX is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 MSX?
The MOT on V50 MSX is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 MSX done?
V50 MSX was recorded at 137,125 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,213 miles a year.
Has V50 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 MSX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V50 MSX 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 V50 MSX find?
V50 MSX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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