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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

V5 VPBMOT history

V5 VPB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V5 VPB grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,237 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VPB was last recorded at 81,237 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 10,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,688 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,549 miles
Average per year
11,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,237 miles
  • 2025 – 70,688 miles
  • 2024 – 55,539 miles
  • 2023 – 42,870 miles
  • 2022 – 27,576 miles
  • 2021 – 19,399 miles
  • 2020 – 14,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,237 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    186834823911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,688 miles (+15,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    737849391306
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass55,539 miles (+12,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    858809390912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,870 miles (+15,294)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    184840885497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass27,576 miles (+8,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,576 miles
    Test number
    978088044965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet blocked
  6. Pass19,399 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    815969566120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,397 miles (+4,583)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    314026546984
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass14,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,814 miles
    Test number
    501153973808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VPB

Does V5 VPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VPB is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 VPB?
The MOT on V5 VPB is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 VPB done?
V5 VPB was recorded at 81,237 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 11,098 miles a year.
Has V5 VPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VPB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 VPB 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 VPB find?
V5 VPB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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