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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

V5 FYNMOT history

V5 FYN is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

V5 FYN red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,171 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 FYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 FYN was last recorded at 160,171 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 7,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,816 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,355 miles
Average per year
10,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,171 miles
  • 2025 – 152,816 miles
  • 2024 – 145,307 miles
  • 2023 – 142,445 miles
  • 2022 – 131,171 miles
  • 2021 – 121,193 miles
  • 2020 – 106,149 miles
  • 2019 – 92,996 miles
  • 2018 – 85,330 miles
  • 2017 – 70,999 miles
  • 2016 – 60,048 miles
  • 2015 – 40,848 miles
  • 2013 – 30,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,171 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    385866902203
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail160,171 miles (+7,355)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    209464251337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass152,816 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,816 miles
    Test number
    274726578024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,801 miles (+7,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,801 miles
    Test number
    896104257851
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,307 miles
    Test number
    922303338379
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  6. Fail145,304 miles (+2,859)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    160005972136
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  7. Pass142,445 miles (+11,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,445 miles
    Test number
    715358687668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,171 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,171 miles
    Test number
    122289272948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bothsides upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail131,158 miles (+9,965)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    925112870159
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bothsides upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass121,193 miles (+15,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    691585545084
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,149 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    480895567402
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail106,146 miles (+13,150)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    868174524757
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass92,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    206343332112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,996 miles (+7,666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    216336349089
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass85,330 miles (+14,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    129085257373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass70,999 miles (+10,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    520777489508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low 205 /55-16 advise check tracking? (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

  17. Pass60,048 miles (+9,916)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,048 miles
    Test number
    603820879175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,132 miles (+9,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    501155692419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,848 miles (+10,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,848 miles
    Test number
    966828905063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    677967253385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 FYN

Does V5 FYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FYN is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 FYN?
The MOT on V5 FYN is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 FYN done?
V5 FYN was recorded at 160,171 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 10,259 miles a year.
Has V5 FYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 FYN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 FYN 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 V5 FYN find?
V5 FYN passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components.

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