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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

X30 DOSMOT history

X30 DOS is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

X30 DOS silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,017 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 DOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 DOS was last recorded at 138,017 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2014: 60,347 miles, lower than 97,107 miles on 15 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
138,012 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,017 miles
  • 2025 – 133,182 miles
  • 2024 – 127,593 miles
  • 2023 – 120,695 miles
  • 2022 – 115,894 miles
  • 2021 – 108,361 miles
  • 2019 – 97,464 miles
  • 2018 – 90,195 miles
  • 2017 – 84,698 miles
  • 2016 – 79,571 miles
  • 2015 – 66,050 miles
  • 2014 – 60,347 miles
  • 2013 – 56,494 miles
  • 2012 – 50,338 miles
  • 2011 – 37,820 miles
  • 2010 – 27,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Standard fitment seat belt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,017 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,017 miles
    Test number
    827607183925
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail138,012 miles (+4,830)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,012 miles
    Test number
    699588107524
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass133,182 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,182 miles
    Test number
    268455695297
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail133,170 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    932502134539
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,593 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    591875211379
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear under body has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail127,585 miles (+6,890)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    351598190856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass120,695 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    743883280737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    505447554380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,894 miles (+7,533)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    164097670084
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass108,361 miles (+10,897)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,361 miles
    Test number
    575950828375
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass97,464 miles (+7,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    195756423990
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass90,195 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    815922485569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,698 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    371140769772
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail84,634 miles (+5,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,634 miles
    Test number
    660641973857
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass79,571 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    427782888325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear belts not checked
  16. Fail79,390 miles (+13,340)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    507632194353
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear belts not checked
  17. Pass66,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    225898185112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,050 miles (+5,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    269427785123
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  19. Pass60,347 miles (-36,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    345370864435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,107 miles (+40,613)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    508968754246
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass56,494 miles (+20)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    469676363242
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail56,474 miles (+6,136)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    559493563252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass50,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    755968762214
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Fail50,338 miles (+12,518)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    845778162273
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  25. Pass37,820 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,820 miles
    Test number
    207108551201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,669 miles (+9,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    486805851250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass27,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    671566950221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 DOS

Does X30 DOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 DOS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 DOS?
The MOT on X30 DOS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 DOS done?
X30 DOS was recorded at 138,017 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
Has X30 DOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 DOS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 DOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X30 DOS find?
X30 DOS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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