Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
W18 DLSMOT history
W18 DLS is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 162,724 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 DLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 DLS was last recorded at 162,724 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,760 miles · 24 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 964 miles
- Average per year
- 9,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,724 miles
- 2023 – 161,760 miles
- 2022 – 160,567 miles
- 2021 – 158,755 miles
- 2020 – 155,121 miles
- 2019 – 145,454 miles
- 2018 – 129,444 miles
- 2017 – 121,954 miles
- 2016 – 114,152 miles
- 2015 – 112,129 miles
- 2014 – 82,119 miles
- 2013 – 61,426 miles
- 2012 – 45,088 miles
- 2011 – 30,093 miles
- 2010 – 16,846 miles
- 2009 – 13,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,724 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,724 miles (+964)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 162,724 miles
- Test number
- 324354509371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 161,760 miles
- Test number
- 970790084853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,760 miles (+1,193)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,760 miles
- Test number
- 449364058546
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck behind trim (7.1.2 (d))
Pass160,567 miles (+1,812)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,567 miles
- Test number
- 297608989804
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,755 miles (+3,634)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,755 miles
- Test number
- 392269919631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,121 miles (+9,667)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 155,121 miles
- Test number
- 477786686179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,454 miles (+16,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,454 miles
- Test number
- 984728975557
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,444 miles (+7,490)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,444 miles
- Test number
- 122995605250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,954 miles (+7,802)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 121,954 miles
- Test number
- 421757115869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,152 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,152 miles
- Test number
- 448934327264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,129 miles (+30,010)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 112,129 miles
- Test number
- 197318105209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,119 miles (+20,693)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,119 miles
- Test number
- 746255894147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,426 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,426 miles
- Test number
- 407956193158
- Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- NoteBrake pad wear light on dash
Pass61,426 miles (+16,338)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,426 miles
- Test number
- 739766593128
- NoteBrake pad wear light on dash
Pass45,088 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,088 miles
- Test number
- 945762712278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,731 miles (+14,638)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,731 miles
- Test number
- 918076592157
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,093 miles (+13,247)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,093 miles
- Test number
- 587219891158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,846 miles (+2,985)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 16,846 miles
- Test number
- 464072500260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,861 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,861 miles
- Test number
- 293473739207
- 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)
- NoteNail in Offside rear tyre on inner edge
Questions about W18 DLS
- Does W18 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W18 DLS expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W18 DLS?
- The MOT on W18 DLS expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W18 DLS done?
- W18 DLS was recorded at 162,724 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 9,753 miles a year.
- Has W18 DLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 DLS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on W18 DLS 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 W18 DLS find?
- W18 DLS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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