Audi A3
Yellow · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
A14 KDBMOT history
A14 KDB is a yellow diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 126,225 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 KDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 KDB was last recorded at 126,225 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,373 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,852 miles
- Average per year
- 6,591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,225 miles
- 2024 – 120,373 miles
- 2023 – 116,496 miles
- 2022 – 111,951 miles
- 2021 – 106,323 miles
- 2020 – 99,717 miles
- 2019 – 94,451 miles
- 2018 – 84,833 miles
- 2017 – 75,502 miles
- 2016 – 68,300 miles
- 2015 – 61,311 miles
- 2014 – 50,500 miles
- 2013 – 39,797 miles
- 2012 – 35,032 miles
- 2011 – 27,149 miles
- 2010 – 20,976 miles
- 2009 – 13,074 miles
- 2008 – 10,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,225 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeveral Testable Items Obscured By Under Trays
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.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,225 miles (+5,852)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 126,225 miles
- Test number
- 536097143990
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeveral Testable Items Obscured By Under Trays
Pass120,373 miles (+3,877)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 120,373 miles
- Test number
- 789642406420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,496 miles (+4,545)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 116,496 miles
- Test number
- 776974380508
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,951 miles (+5,628)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 111,951 miles
- Test number
- 444724757189
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,323 miles (+6,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,323 miles
- Test number
- 211429023091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,717 miles (+5,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,717 miles
- Test number
- 710686618470
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,451 miles (+9,618)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,451 miles
- Test number
- 217035401616
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,833 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,833 miles
- Test number
- 174718215134
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,830 miles (+9,328)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,830 miles
- Test number
- 672213126008
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,502 miles (+7,202)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,502 miles
- Test number
- 556307303808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,300 miles (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 68,300 miles
- Test number
- 616380617840
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail68,263 miles (+6,952)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,263 miles
- Test number
- 475191053506
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end torn from clip (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass61,311 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,311 miles
- Test number
- 397979035138
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail61,311 miles (+10,811)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,311 miles
- Test number
- 725469035122
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass50,500 miles (+10,703)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,500 miles
- Test number
- 129287554137
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,797 miles (+4,765)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,797 miles
- Test number
- 575831363193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,032 miles (+7,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 35,032 miles
- Test number
- 267875702206
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,149 miles (+6,173)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,149 miles
- Test number
- 417321801294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,976 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 20,976 miles
- Test number
- 251932500232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail20,925 miles (+7,851)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,925 miles
- Test number
- 231186990454
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,074 miles (+2,866)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 13,074 miles
- Test number
- 562025729107
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge
Pass10,208 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 10,208 miles
- Test number
- 161610638165
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteAdvisery ; small cut on outer sidewall
Questions about A14 KDB
- Does A14 KDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 KDB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on A14 KDB?
- The MOT on A14 KDB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 KDB done?
- A14 KDB was recorded at 126,225 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
- Has A14 KDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 KDB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on A14 KDB 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 A14 KDB find?
- A14 KDB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; several testable items obscured by under trays.
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