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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

W5 BFOMOT history

W5 BFO is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

W5 BFO silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,919 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BFO was last recorded at 128,919 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2015: 59,317 miles, lower than 477,887 miles on 29 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,514 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,405 miles
Average per year
7,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,919 miles
  • 2025 – 126,514 miles
  • 2024 – 122,031 miles
  • 2023 – 116,204 miles
  • 2022 – 109,746 miles
  • 2021 – 103,754 miles
  • 2020 – 100,405 miles
  • 2019 – 95,589 miles
  • 2018 – 88,410 miles
  • 2017 – 80,524 miles
  • 2016 – 69,601 miles
  • 2015 – 59,317 miles
  • 2014 – 477,887 miles
  • 2013 – 37,900 miles
  • 2012 – 28,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,919 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,919 miles
    Test number
    850586983327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,514 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,514 miles
    Test number
    722471851252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass122,031 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,031 miles
    Test number
    107862393212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    670390817386
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail116,203 miles (+6,457)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    653858766349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,746 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,746 miles
    Test number
    974078057537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail109,745 miles (+5,991)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    768499695366
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    796727765233
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust fleix deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated.

  9. Fail103,754 miles (+3,349)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    663580656203
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust fleix deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated.

  10. Pass100,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    101324283130
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail100,405 miles (+4,816)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    424649295548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass95,589 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    529022041063
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail95,588 miles (+7,178)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    470128955243
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass88,410 miles (+7,886)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    345098624957
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass80,524 miles (+10,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    462314430489
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass69,601 miles (+10,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,601 miles
    Test number
    800994744818
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass59,317 miles (-418,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    447905666047
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail477,887 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    477,887 miles
    Test number
    358902574287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

  19. Pass477,887 miles (+439,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    477,887 miles
    Test number
    625112074246
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

  20. Pass37,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    158363763206
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail37,900 miles (+9,196)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    686193063233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteNot tested emissions due to car being too clean.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass28,704 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    927819062211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W5 BFO

Does W5 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BFO is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BFO?
The MOT on W5 BFO is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BFO done?
W5 BFO was recorded at 128,919 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,170 miles a year.
Has W5 BFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BFO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 BFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 BFO find?
W5 BFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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