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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

C8 HNRMOT history

C8 HNR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

C8 HNR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HNR was last recorded at 148,055 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,055 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,055 miles
  • 2025 – 140,822 miles
  • 2024 – 134,212 miles
  • 2023 – 128,839 miles
  • 2022 – 124,037 miles
  • 2021 – 118,949 miles
  • 2020 – 111,533 miles
  • 2019 – 104,604 miles
  • 2018 – 97,685 miles
  • 2017 – 91,572 miles
  • 2016 – 84,707 miles
  • 2015 – 75,734 miles
  • 2014 – 65,653 miles
  • 2013 – 57,420 miles
  • 2012 – 47,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,055 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,055 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    963173210268
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail148,055 miles (+7,233)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    444434669600
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,822 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    867017111815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,212 miles (+5,373)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    422479687522
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    217186217300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,839 miles (+4,802)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    178138192084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass124,037 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,037 miles
    Test number
    472496385158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    309788357891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,949 miles (+7,416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    156469505816
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,533 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    347018906538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,604 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    402860524168
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,685 miles (+6,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    344055616510
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,572 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    318413450524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,707 miles (+8,973)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    860452821307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    357052725000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,734 miles (+10,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    556072525063
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass65,653 miles (+8,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    906265914051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass57,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    618026013069
    • 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)

  19. Fail57,420 miles (+10,068)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    997796913053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,352 miles
    Test number
    278783502048
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres have slight kerb damage

Questions about C8 HNR

Does C8 HNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HNR is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 HNR?
The MOT on C8 HNR is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HNR done?
C8 HNR was recorded at 148,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has C8 HNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HNR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 HNR 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 HNR find?
C8 HNR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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