Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
X18 DLMMOT history
X18 DLM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 May 2026
- Mileage
- 133,646 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 DLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 DLM was last recorded at 133,646 miles on 28 May 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,558 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 88 miles
- Average per year
- 5,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,646 miles
- 2024 – 124,808 miles
- 2023 – 121,286 miles
- 2022 – 111,199 miles
- 2021 – 106,872 miles
- 2020 – 99,634 miles
- 2019 – 97,262 miles
- 2018 – 94,754 miles
- 2017 – 89,147 miles
- 2016 – 86,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,646 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits white smoke when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,646 miles (+88)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,646 miles
- Test number
- 532355752395
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits white smoke when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,558 miles (+8,750)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,558 miles
- Test number
- 391551997247
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar drop link is detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits white smoke when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,808 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 124,808 miles
- Test number
- 245575387231
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,286 miles (+10,087)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 121,286 miles
- Test number
- 298831522895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,199 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,199 miles
- Test number
- 753134977918
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 106,872 miles
- Test number
- 376170382528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,872 miles (+7,238)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,872 miles
- Test number
- 906662708280
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass99,634 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 99,634 miles
- Test number
- 178905650678
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,262 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,262 miles
- Test number
- 970826271426
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail97,262 miles (+2,508)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,262 miles
- Test number
- 537591676719
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,754 miles (+5,607)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 94,754 miles
- Test number
- 527162232981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,147 miles (+2,779)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,147 miles
- Test number
- 545179117220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,368 miles
- Test number
- 940544907505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 DLM
- Does X18 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X18 DLM expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X18 DLM?
- The MOT on X18 DLM expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X18 DLM done?
- X18 DLM was recorded at 133,646 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 5,112 miles a year.
- Has X18 DLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 DLM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on X18 DLM 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 X18 DLM find?
- X18 DLM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits white smoke when cold; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only just met requirements; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush, and 1 more.
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