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Audi A8

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 4,134 cc

3 DGRMOT history

3 DGR is a grey diesel Audi A8 first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 254,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
254,875 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DGR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,134 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DGR was last recorded at 254,875 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 6,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,411 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,464 miles
Average per year
12,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,875 miles
  • 2024 – 248,411 miles
  • 2023 – 234,850 miles
  • 2022 – 225,097 miles
  • 2021 – 217,230 miles
  • 2020 – 207,938 miles
  • 2019 – 190,921 miles
  • 2018 – 175,094 miles
  • 2017 – 163,990 miles
  • 2016 – 158,101 miles
  • 2015 – 148,783 miles
  • 2014 – 134,834 miles
  • 2013 – 119,914 miles
  • 2012 – 99,348 miles
  • 2011 – 83,893 miles
  • 2010 – 66,828 miles
  • 2009 – 51,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD
  • AdvisoryDUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLEXIS ARE WORN AND BLOWING
  • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    254,875 miles
    Test number
    930769746261
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryDUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLEXIS ARE WORN AND BLOWING
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

  2. Fail254,875 miles (+6,464)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,875 miles
    Test number
    364156660238
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryDUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLEXIS ARE WORN AND BLOWING
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

  3. Pass248,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    248,411 miles
    Test number
    133379526496
    • AdvisoryGENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

  4. Fail248,411 miles (+13,561)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,411 miles
    Test number
    191680537129
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

  5. Pass234,850 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    234,850 miles
    Test number
    400979128077
    • Advisory1 OF 2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
    • AdvisoryDUE TO AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryREAR LAMP FAULTS SHOWING ON INNER LAMPS-MOT COMPLIANT

  6. Fail234,850 miles (+9,753)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,850 miles
    Test number
    472601394631
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Advisory1 OF 2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
    • AdvisoryDUE TO AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryREAR LAMP FAULTS SHOWING ON INNER LAMPS-MOT COMPLIANT

  7. Pass225,097 miles (+7,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    225,097 miles
    Test number
    609548494481
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHRES ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryGENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL ARES AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

  8. Pass217,230 miles (+9,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,230 miles
    Test number
    853393161403
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS VERY LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND SIDEWALL IS BADLY DAMAGED

  9. Pass207,938 miles (+17,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,938 miles
    Test number
    196458545308
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE WORN

  10. Pass190,921 miles (+15,827)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,921 miles
    Test number
    413336437587
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass175,094 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    175,094 miles
    Test number
    239659315441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,086 miles (+11,096)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,086 miles
    Test number
    969074973349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass163,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,990 miles
    Test number
    199090827760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail163,990 miles (+5,889)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,990 miles
    Test number
    133397303730
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass158,101 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,101 miles
    Test number
    188687835954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass148,783 miles (+13,949)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,783 miles
    Test number
    778113285062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass134,834 miles (+14,920)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,834 miles
    Test number
    399464264045
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail119,914 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    257480873037
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,914 miles (+20,566)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    509230973075
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass99,348 miles (+15,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    595131362034
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

  21. Pass83,893 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    376513581067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,459 miles (+16,631)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    237017471039
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  23. Pass66,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    680729180001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,828 miles (+15,075)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    990919780095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass51,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,753 miles
    Test number
    253184289017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 3 DGR

What vehicle is registration 3 DGR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DGR on a grey diesel Audi A8 first used on 22 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DGR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 3 DGR?
The MOT on 3 DGR is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DGR done?
3 DGR was recorded at 254,875 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 12,152 miles a year.
Has 3 DGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DGR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 3 DGR 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 3 DGR find?
3 DGR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: both rear tyres are low on tread; due to age and mileage of car general wear and tear is showing in all areas; exhaust flexis are worn and blowing, and 1 more.

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