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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X5 MKNMOT history

X5 MKN is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

X5 MKN grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,938 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MKN was last recorded at 112,938 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2015: 141,638 miles, lower than 148,529 miles on 27 Jan 2014.
  • 6 Jul 2017: 71,342 miles, lower than 146,772 miles on 1 Apr 2016.
  • 29 Aug 2024: 110,141 miles, lower than 160,021 miles on 7 Apr 2022.

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
110,141 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,797 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,938 miles
  • 2024 – 110,141 miles
  • 2022 – 160,021 miles
  • 2020 – 92,382 miles
  • 2019 – 85,993 miles
  • 2018 – 75,695 miles
  • 2017 – 71,342 miles
  • 2016 – 146,772 miles
  • 2015 – 141,638 miles
  • 2014 – 148,529 miles
  • 2013 – 141,264 miles
  • 2012 – 133,046 miles
  • 2011 – 128,041 miles
  • 2009 – 120,249 miles
  • 2008 – 113,939 miles
  • 2007 – 88,624 miles
  • 2006 – 64,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,938 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,938 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,938 miles
    Test number
    955876840901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,141 miles
    Test number
    127985241993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153980585932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,021 miles (+67,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,021 miles
    Test number
    197334664663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,382 miles (+6,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    361021399396
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,993 miles (+10,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    338160205572
    • 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))

  7. Pass75,695 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    608708257997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    638097397510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,342 miles (-75,430)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    968457276907
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  10. Pass146,772 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,772 miles
    Test number
    257921060367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,638 miles (-6,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,638 miles
    Test number
    588247575056
    • 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)

  12. Pass148,529 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    616347424012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail141,264 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,264 miles
    Test number
    219128723018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass141,264 miles (+8,218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,264 miles
    Test number
    968038823027
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass133,046 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    317055022083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass128,041 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    128,041 miles
    Test number
    219554401041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,249 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,249 miles
    Test number
    294240539321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    924299338386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail113,939 miles (+25,315)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    724277538391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass88,624 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    161974557292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,564 miles (+23,624)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    570003057292
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area

  22. Pass64,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    912654046227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,940 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    363324646278
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about X5 MKN

Does X5 MKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 MKN expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 MKN?
The MOT on X5 MKN expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 MKN done?
X5 MKN was recorded at 112,938 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has X5 MKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MKN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on X5 MKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 18 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 MKN find?
X5 MKN passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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