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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

C8 EBEMOT history

C8 EBE is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

C8 EBE silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,235 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 EBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 EBE was last recorded at 117,235 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,049 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,186 miles
Average per year
6,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,235 miles
  • 2024 – 110,049 miles
  • 2023 – 102,746 miles
  • 2022 – 95,640 miles
  • 2021 – 87,858 miles
  • 2020 – 81,361 miles
  • 2019 – 73,973 miles
  • 2018 – 64,328 miles
  • 2017 – 54,182 miles
  • 2016 – 45,524 miles
  • 2015 – 36,052 miles
  • 2014 – 31,203 miles
  • 2013 – 24,636 miles
  • 2012 – 20,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    679076871904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail117,235 miles (+7,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    482601159125
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass110,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,049 miles
    Test number
    192836482584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,049 miles (+7,303)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,049 miles
    Test number
    673852388734
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass102,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    866875052485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,746 miles (+7,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    339778531899
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,640 miles (+7,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    422220542371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass87,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    568043773618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,858 miles (+6,497)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    267254934840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass81,361 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    630490661564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail81,359 miles (+7,386)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    375720530835
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass73,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    194611301796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail73,965 miles (+9,637)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    753901128899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass64,328 miles (+10,146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    749940691355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,182 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    893545475899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,524 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    494113802321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    128273880744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,616 miles (+6,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    634647794880
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Fail36,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    159158325414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  20. Pass36,052 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    426888025070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    438521554001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,203 miles (+6,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    667061954008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass24,636 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    425154443011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass20,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,685 miles
    Test number
    749267842083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 EBE

Does C8 EBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 EBE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 EBE?
The MOT on C8 EBE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 EBE done?
C8 EBE was recorded at 117,235 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
Has C8 EBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 EBE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 EBE 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 C8 EBE find?
C8 EBE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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