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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X788 EGCMOT history

X788 EGC is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

X788 EGC blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,804 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 EGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 EGC was last recorded at 81,804 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,287 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,804 miles
  • 2025 – 80,287 miles
  • 2024 – 79,767 miles
  • 2023 – 78,888 miles
  • 2022 – 76,913 miles
  • 2021 – 75,214 miles
  • 2020 – 73,845 miles
  • 2019 – 71,364 miles
  • 2018 – 68,524 miles
  • 2017 – 66,505 miles
  • 2016 – 64,013 miles
  • 2015 – 59,772 miles
  • 2014 – 55,748 miles
  • 2013 – 51,831 miles
  • 2012 – 45,744 miles
  • 2011 – 41,531 miles
  • 2010 – 38,264 miles
  • 2009 – 34,607 miles
  • 2008 – 30,752 miles
  • 2007 – 28,382 miles
  • 2006 – 24,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,804 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,804 miles (+1,517)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    761100729401
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,287 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    530443738463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount

  3. Pass79,767 miles (+879)1 minor23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    442258946978
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,888 miles (+1,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    412753505525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,913 miles (+1,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    373710595846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,214 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    752117056341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,212 miles (+1,367)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,212 miles
    Test number
    865201841670
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,845 miles (+2,481)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    337439217603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass71,364 miles (+2,840)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    671467942053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryThe rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

  10. Pass68,524 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    679419841539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,505 miles (+2,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    480679307190
    • AdvisoryAll of the rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  12. Pass64,013 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    440182649246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,772 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    543972325808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes perished

  14. Pass55,748 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    247833684247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,831 miles (+6,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    397803583239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,744 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    216635682298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,531 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,531 miles
    Test number
    528216271202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,264 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    700151370211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,607 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,607 miles
    Test number
    383155769292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,752 miles (+2,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,752 miles
    Test number
    351066558494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,382 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    704475167261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,999 miles
    Test number
    403739566298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X788 EGC

Does X788 EGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 EGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 EGC?
The MOT on X788 EGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 EGC done?
X788 EGC was recorded at 81,804 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has X788 EGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 EGC has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X788 EGC 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 X788 EGC find?
X788 EGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; corrosion in places; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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