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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X743 KECMOT history

X743 KEC is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

X743 KEC blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,951 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 KEC was last recorded at 78,951 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,951 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,951 miles
  • 2024 – 72,544 miles
  • 2023 – 68,129 miles
  • 2022 – 62,520 miles
  • 2021 – 55,486 miles
  • 2019 – 53,105 miles
  • 2018 – 52,896 miles
  • 2017 – 51,692 miles
  • 2016 – 50,441 miles
  • 2015 – 48,888 miles
  • 2014 – 46,811 miles
  • 2013 – 45,160 miles
  • 2012 – 42,819 miles
  • 2011 – 39,551 miles
  • 2010 – 36,405 miles
  • 2009 – 32,373 miles
  • 2008 – 27,348 miles
  • 2007 – 22,789 miles
  • 2006 – 17,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,951 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    493416316290
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,951 miles (+6,407)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    567522847921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,544 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,544 miles
    Test number
    222904049114
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail72,531 miles (+4,402)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    888249451438
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass68,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    783381939159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,129 miles (+5,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    599997691549
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,520 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    206457820255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    185411256366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,486 miles (+2,381)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    726538711916
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass53,105 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    497997012215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet only half working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail53,105 miles (+209)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    775511590864
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet only half working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass52,896 miles (+1,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    528434338248
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured front and rear both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass51,692 miles (+1,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    142452934336
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass50,441 miles (+1,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    123361251806
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REAR FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,888 miles (+2,077)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    639715015296
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

  16. Pass46,811 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,811 miles
    Test number
    417443624223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,160 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    377273343498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail45,158 miles (+2,339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,158 miles
    Test number
    366302843449
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,819 miles (+3,268)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    327557532298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken.

  20. Pass39,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    157734911299
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail39,545 miles (+3,140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,545 miles
    Test number
    599784211297
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass36,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    432876430261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,405 miles (+4,032)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    484006430287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Fail32,373 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    303763529240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass32,373 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    373643229218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    373781938481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,348 miles (+4,559)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    583191438280
    • FailureFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres also out of shape to lesser degree than fronts but would recommend replacement

  28. Pass22,789 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    833782637250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    982725536290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 KEC

Does X743 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 KEC expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 KEC?
The MOT on X743 KEC expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 KEC done?
X743 KEC was recorded at 78,951 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
Has X743 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 KEC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 KEC 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 X743 KEC find?
X743 KEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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