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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V5 MDOMOT history

V5 MDO is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,348 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MDO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MDO was last recorded at 80,348 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,555 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
2,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,348 miles
  • 2025 – 79,555 miles
  • 2024 – 77,545 miles
  • 2023 – 73,955 miles
  • 2022 – 71,694 miles
  • 2021 – 69,620 miles
  • 2020 – 67,518 miles
  • 2019 – 65,976 miles
  • 2018 – 64,207 miles
  • 2017 – 62,223 miles
  • 2016 – 60,285 miles
  • 2015 – 58,252 miles
  • 2014 – 56,020 miles
  • 2013 – 53,870 miles
  • 2012 – 51,362 miles
  • 2011 – 47,290 miles
  • 2010 – 44,268 miles
  • 2009 – 41,596 miles
  • 2008 – 39,490 miles
  • 2007 – 35,609 miles
  • 2006 – 32,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,348 miles (+793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,348 miles
    Test number
    790676291166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,555 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    710914106119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail79,533 miles (+1,988)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,533 miles
    Test number
    966757746478
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,545 miles (+3,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    922485339810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass73,955 miles (+2,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    416173605575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass71,694 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    361382004173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,620 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    201750911479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,518 miles (+1,542)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    160677651476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass65,976 miles (+1,769)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    646745588104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass64,207 miles (+1,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    946311905655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass62,223 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    254623370136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,285 miles (+2,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    510205551918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass58,252 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    247544195197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,020 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    229085394453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,870 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    815398793164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,362 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    165643212242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,290 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    457177981171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,268 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    861776180141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,596 miles (+2,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,596 miles
    Test number
    161650899144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass39,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    521823388178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,490 miles (+3,881)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    804869678185
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  22. Pass35,609 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    160773087122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    294203396132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MDO

Does V5 MDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MDO is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MDO?
The MOT on V5 MDO is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MDO done?
V5 MDO was recorded at 80,348 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,400 miles a year.
Has V5 MDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MDO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 MDO 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 MDO find?
V5 MDO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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