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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X788 HLCMOT history

X788 HLC is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 47,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

X788 HLC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,183 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 HLC
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
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 HLC was last recorded at 47,183 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,780 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,183 miles
  • 2025 – 46,780 miles
  • 2024 – 46,049 miles
  • 2023 – 45,319 miles
  • 2022 – 44,374 miles
  • 2021 – 43,515 miles
  • 2020 – 42,845 miles
  • 2019 – 41,942 miles
  • 2018 – 40,953 miles
  • 2017 – 40,051 miles
  • 2016 – 38,989 miles
  • 2015 – 38,047 miles
  • 2014 – 37,141 miles
  • 2013 – 36,295 miles
  • 2012 – 35,469 miles
  • 2011 – 34,715 miles
  • 2010 – 33,815 miles
  • 2009 – 32,730 miles
  • 2008 – 31,257 miles
  • 2007 – 29,486 miles
  • 2006 – 27,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,183 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    848853051026
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass46,780 miles (+731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    748167148882
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    355159858348
    • 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))

  4. Fail46,049 miles (+730)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    487442461882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass45,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    113329017401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail45,319 miles (+945)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    432450637949
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,374 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    722534879584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,515 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    189862650609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,845 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    736209326004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,942 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    303497871545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,953 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    567174811271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    809611250868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,051 miles (+1,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    958379184064
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

  14. Pass38,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    115232977911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,989 miles (+942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    684184832336
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass38,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    812540196109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail38,047 miles (+906)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    840192147004
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass37,141 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    478613994287
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail37,141 miles (+846)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    578343394206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,295 miles
    Test number
    799883433367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,295 miles (+826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,295 miles
    Test number
    615883433346
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass35,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    959721642290
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail35,469 miles (+754)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    698491642229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass34,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    218548731232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail34,715 miles (+900)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    536288531289
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass33,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    474369820207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail33,815 miles (+1,085)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    893259620277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail32,730 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    634787049200
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass32,730 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    673577449257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,257 miles (+1,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,257 miles
    Test number
    733818918206
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators also worn low inner edge

  31. Fail29,486 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    242515927272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking evident in the tread

  32. Pass29,486 miles (+2,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    884345627227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking evident in the tread

  33. Pass27,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,391 miles
    Test number
    693821946200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 HLC

Does X788 HLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 HLC is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 HLC?
The MOT on X788 HLC is valid until 19 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 HLC done?
X788 HLC was recorded at 47,183 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 984 miles a year.
Has X788 HLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 HLC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X788 HLC 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 HLC find?
X788 HLC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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