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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

X3 DFLMOT history

X3 DFL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X3 DFL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,552 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 DFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 DFL was last recorded at 121,552 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 9,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,424 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,128 miles
Average per year
7,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,552 miles
  • 2025 – 112,424 miles
  • 2024 – 105,028 miles
  • 2023 – 99,966 miles
  • 2022 – 92,193 miles
  • 2021 – 85,356 miles
  • 2020 – 78,985 miles
  • 2019 – 70,770 miles
  • 2018 – 63,313 miles
  • 2017 – 55,705 miles
  • 2016 – 48,756 miles
  • 2015 – 39,941 miles
  • 2014 – 32,647 miles
  • 2013 – 28,288 miles
  • 2012 – 24,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,552 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,552 miles (+9,128)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,552 miles
    Test number
    954813241021
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,424 miles (+7,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,424 miles
    Test number
    406539252329
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  3. Pass105,028 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    430436070610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,025 miles (+5,059)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    299727022321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,966 miles (+7,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,966 miles
    Test number
    772225090325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to plastic covers

  6. Pass92,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    192407364192
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Fail92,193 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    143275862060
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass85,356 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    942262646102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    716861786242
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail78,985 miles (+8,215)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    226910395766
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass70,770 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    531310699292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,313 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    329207523500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,705 miles (+6,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    640481939060
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass48,756 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,756 miles
    Test number
    592944195129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail48,755 miles (+8,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    165208365563
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass39,941 miles (+7,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    647853915187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,647 miles (+4,359)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    325944434141
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/front tyre.outer wall damage-
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre pressure low--

  18. Pass28,288 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    177027003108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    725302422148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 DFL

Does X3 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 DFL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 DFL?
The MOT on X3 DFL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 DFL done?
X3 DFL was recorded at 121,552 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,029 miles a year.
Has X3 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 DFL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X3 DFL 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 X3 DFL find?
X3 DFL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm bush); nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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