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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

V55 PENMOT history

V55 PEN is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V55 PEN silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,795 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V55 PEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V55 PEN was last recorded at 77,795 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,356 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,439 miles
Average per year
6,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,795 miles
  • 2025 – 72,356 miles
  • 2023 – 64,313 miles
  • 2022 – 57,029 miles
  • 2021 – 49,529 miles
  • 2020 – 43,050 miles
  • 2019 – 36,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,795 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,795 miles (+5,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    697657824615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,356 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    460164614082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,313 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    962496430982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    473839093291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,029 miles (+7,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    705940855889
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass49,529 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    121180304936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,050 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    371367798780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    894519632548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail36,698 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    145926056460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about V55 PEN

Does V55 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V55 PEN is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V55 PEN?
The MOT on V55 PEN is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V55 PEN done?
V55 PEN was recorded at 77,795 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
Has V55 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V55 PEN has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V55 PEN 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 V55 PEN find?
V55 PEN passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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