Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
X52 NKLMOT history
X52 NKL is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 99,701 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X52 NKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 11 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X52 NKL was last recorded at 99,701 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,701 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,701 miles
- 2024 – 96,988 miles
- 2023 – 95,586 miles
- 2022 – 92,834 miles
- 2021 – 89,723 miles
- 2019 – 71,433 miles
- 2018 – 65,424 miles
- 2017 – 64,211 miles
- 2016 – 56,814 miles
- 2015 – 48,103 miles
- 2014 – 48,075 miles
- 2013 – 46,506 miles
- 2012 – 43,128 miles
- 2011 – 40,511 miles
- 2010 – 37,930 miles
- 2009 – 33,549 miles
- 2008 – 30,591 miles
- 2007 – 26,207 miles
- 2006 – 25,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,701 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Sill trims fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip off centre
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,701 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 99,701 miles
- Test number
- 496248205312
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,701 miles (+2,183)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,701 miles
- Test number
- 963064009724
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,518 miles (+530)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,518 miles
- Test number
- 703860611705
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body steel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
Pass96,988 miles (+1,402)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,988 miles
- Test number
- 576505459710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
Pass95,586 miles (+163)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,586 miles
- Test number
- 365524533424
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip off centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Can not fully inspect, covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Can not fully inspect, covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail95,423 miles (+2,589)1 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,423 miles
- Test number
- 910630904095
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded holed. Cant fully inspect due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip off centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Can not fully inspect due to cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer rear sill corroded, cant fully inspect due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Can not fully inspect due to cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,834 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,834 miles
- Test number
- 189036090019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail92,786 miles (+3,063)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,786 miles
- Test number
- 169665107159
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass89,723 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 89,723 miles
- Test number
- 974668065388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,688 miles (+18,255)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,688 miles
- Test number
- 817302803837
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,433 miles
- Test number
- 764351357953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,433 miles (+6,009)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,433 miles
- Test number
- 768979606097
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,424 miles (+1,213)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 65,424 miles
- Test number
- 159956982985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,211 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,211 miles
- Test number
- 410471410611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe conneting to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail64,211 miles (+7,397)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,211 miles
- Test number
- 794243568907
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe conneting to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,814 miles (+8,711)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,814 miles
- Test number
- 898346513186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,103 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,103 miles
- Test number
- 219685235186
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,075 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 48,075 miles
- Test number
- 508945084001
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass46,506 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,506 miles
- Test number
- 959338983063
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass43,128 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,128 miles
- Test number
- 555305892035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,123 miles (+2,612)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,123 miles
- Test number
- 346413592036
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,511 miles
- Test number
- 615193471036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,511 miles (+2,581)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,511 miles
- Test number
- 606000271046
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,930 miles (+4,381)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,930 miles
- Test number
- 171169180020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,549 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,549 miles
- Test number
- 693416299083
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail33,549 miles (+2,958)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,549 miles
- Test number
- 394406799098
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass30,591 miles (+4,384)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,591 miles
- Test number
- 564340488013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,207 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,207 miles
- Test number
- 304566477055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 25,250 miles
- Test number
- 190643296451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X52 NKL
- Does X52 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 NKL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X52 NKL?
- The MOT on X52 NKL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X52 NKL done?
- X52 NKL was recorded at 99,701 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
- Has X52 NKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X52 NKL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on X52 NKL 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 X52 NKL find?
- X52 NKL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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