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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X31 SPBMOT history

X31 SPB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

X31 SPB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
126,843 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 SPB was last recorded at 126,843 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 12,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,401 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
12,442 miles
Average per year
10,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,843 miles
  • 2023 – 114,401 miles
  • 2021 – 100,478 miles
  • 2020 – 94,441 miles
  • 2019 – 85,320 miles
  • 2018 – 73,213 miles
  • 2017 – 60,626 miles
  • 2016 – 48,716 miles
  • 2015 – 38,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,843 miles
    Test number
    955014137997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,843 miles (+12,442)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,843 miles
    Test number
    886125238779
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass114,401 miles (+13,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    360464726253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass100,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    187715398568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear of car has surface rust all ok
  5. Fail100,478 miles (+39)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    641280895542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear of car has surface rust all ok
  6. Fail100,439 miles (+5,998)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,439 miles
    Test number
    453376940003
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre to rear exhaust missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to missing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass94,441 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    725520369388
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail94,439 miles (+9,119)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    206916226125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass85,320 miles (+12,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    654832689272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,213 miles (+12,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    156693276830
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass60,626 miles (+11,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    882418838781
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass48,716 miles (+10,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    391120324214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass38,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    105693035163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,553 miles (+2,984)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    267733035428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass35,569 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    399390335071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • 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)

Questions about X31 SPB

Does X31 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X31 SPB expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X31 SPB?
The MOT on X31 SPB expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X31 SPB done?
X31 SPB was recorded at 126,843 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 10,087 miles a year.
Has X31 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 SPB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X31 SPB 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 X31 SPB find?
X31 SPB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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