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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

X18 GEFMOT history

X18 GEF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

X18 GEF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,843 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 GEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 GEF was last recorded at 44,843 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,841 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,843 miles
  • 2024 – 42,414 miles
  • 2023 – 39,495 miles
  • 2022 – 36,485 miles
  • 2021 – 33,505 miles
  • 2020 – 32,236 miles
  • 2019 – 30,525 miles
  • 2018 – 29,044 miles
  • 2017 – 27,784 miles
  • 2016 – 25,736 miles
  • 2015 – 23,303 miles
  • 2014 – 21,324 miles
  • 2013 – 18,824 miles
  • 2012 – 15,488 miles
  • 2011 – 12,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,843 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    453436955051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail44,841 miles (+2,427)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    449624253890
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,414 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    127425262722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail42,414 miles (+2,919)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    178422906607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    124484449174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail39,495 miles (+3,010)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    712305644617
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inner box (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    890782422875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail36,485 miles (+2,980)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    368062231649
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass33,505 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    508155809148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass32,236 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,236 miles
    Test number
    878935059262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  11. Fail32,235 miles (+1,710)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    138092979123
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  12. Pass30,525 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    576062867450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,466 miles (+1,422)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    341693100049
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass29,044 miles (+1,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    528481210427
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass27,784 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    779860494530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail27,784 miles (+2,048)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    721779458000
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,736 miles (+2,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    934927010588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  18. Pass23,303 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,303 miles
    Test number
    818643285146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Fail23,300 miles (+1,976)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    136253785154
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  20. Pass21,324 miles (+2,500)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,324 miles
    Test number
    395083504245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSidewalls on rear tyres perished/cracked

  21. Pass18,824 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,824 miles
    Test number
    575205483199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,488 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,488 miles
    Test number
    638204392175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,460 miles
    Test number
    559629491170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 GEF

Does X18 GEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 GEF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 GEF?
The MOT on X18 GEF is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 GEF done?
X18 GEF was recorded at 44,843 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has X18 GEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 GEF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 GEF 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 GEF find?
X18 GEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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