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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X748 BHRMOT history

X748 BHR is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

X748 BHR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,659 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 BHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 BHR was last recorded at 149,659 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,603 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,659 miles
  • 2018 – 142,297 miles
  • 2017 – 136,227 miles
  • 2016 – 127,034 miles
  • 2015 – 120,839 miles
  • 2014 – 115,291 miles
  • 2013 – 109,588 miles
  • 2012 – 103,307 miles
  • 2011 – 96,435 miles
  • 2010 – 91,171 miles
  • 2009 – 85,825 miles
  • 2008 – 79,086 miles
  • 2007 – 69,093 miles
  • 2006 – 59,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,659 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s mirror glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,659 miles (+56)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,659 miles
    Test number
    413771738607
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,603 miles (+7,306)11 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    163050152506
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass142,297 miles (+6,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,297 miles
    Test number
    307538012672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  4. Pass136,227 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    515133171924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s headlamp

  5. Fail136,226 miles (+9,192)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,226 miles
    Test number
    287158585058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s headlamp

  6. Pass127,034 miles (+6,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,034 miles
    Test number
    813913441019
    • AdvisoryCrack in nearside door mirror
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySome tarnishing of headlamp lenses

  7. Pass120,839 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    965220475097
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front headlamps tarnished

  8. Fail120,839 miles (+5,548)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    465700275013
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front headlamps tarnished

  9. Pass115,291 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    188589654095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,588 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    119637663039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail109,571 miles (+6,264)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    546753663074
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in both front rackends

  12. Pass103,307 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    136037462077
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAir bag

  13. Fail103,307 miles (+6,872)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    709036562066
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAir bag

  14. Pass96,435 miles (+5,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    798779161245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,171 miles (+5,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,171 miles
    Test number
    651418420292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,825 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    323687819221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,818 miles (+6,732)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    950766219269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner steering arm joints
    • NoteSmall cuts in nearside rear tyre tread pattern not deep enough to reach tyre cords

  18. Pass79,086 miles (+9,993)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    244456628270
    • NoteDrivers side front lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorating.
    • NoteRear brakre dxiscxs getting scored.
    • NoteSlight lift and play in both trop strut mounts.

  19. Pass69,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    892099227286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail69,093 miles (+9,384)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    933739927215
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    174508926259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,709 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    232957326210
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X748 BHR

Does X748 BHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 BHR is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X748 BHR?
The MOT on X748 BHR is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 BHR done?
X748 BHR was recorded at 149,659 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has X748 BHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 BHR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X748 BHR 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 X748 BHR find?
X748 BHR passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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