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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X761 HFBMOT history

X761 HFB is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X761 HFB silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,255 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 HFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 HFB was last recorded at 96,255 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,229 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,255 miles
  • 2025 – 95,361 miles
  • 2024 – 94,289 miles
  • 2023 – 92,895 miles
  • 2022 – 91,001 miles
  • 2021 – 90,285 miles
  • 2020 – 89,576 miles
  • 2019 – 87,286 miles
  • 2018 – 84,039 miles
  • 2017 – 80,764 miles
  • 2016 – 77,913 miles
  • 2015 – 75,924 miles
  • 2014 – 73,392 miles
  • 2013 – 68,786 miles
  • 2012 – 66,687 miles
  • 2011 – 65,055 miles
  • 2010 – 63,937 miles
  • 2009 – 61,475 miles
  • 2008 – 57,706 miles
  • 2007 – 53,473 miles
  • 2006 – 37,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,255 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,255 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    646844009801
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,229 miles (+868)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    964205885647
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,361 miles (+1,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    756710135159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,289 miles (+1,394)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    735185660061
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass92,895 miles (+66)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,895 miles
    Test number
    307303241265
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail92,829 miles (+1,828)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    364533804923
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass91,001 miles (+716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    416756417669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass90,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    965322435548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,285 miles (+709)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    321937681451
    • 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))

  10. Pass89,576 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,576 miles
    Test number
    885140974349
    • 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. Pass87,286 miles (+3,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    215678306350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass84,039 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    852923981502
    • 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))

  13. Pass80,764 miles (+2,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    428771663301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,913 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    733566581554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,924 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    395225925455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,392 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    496195924281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    516304623220
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass68,786 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    965224523237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,687 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    718816122233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,055 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,055 miles
    Test number
    279448521237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,937 miles (+2,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    253539320222
    • 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)

  22. Pass61,475 miles (+3,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    882246829267
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges still just legal

  23. Pass57,706 miles (+4,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    583077018292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass53,473 miles (+16,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    900403617200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    214459476435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X761 HFB

Does X761 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X761 HFB is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X761 HFB?
The MOT on X761 HFB is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X761 HFB done?
X761 HFB was recorded at 96,255 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has X761 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 HFB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X761 HFB 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 X761 HFB find?
X761 HFB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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