Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc
C8 JLXMOT history
C8 JLX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,950 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 JLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 JLX was last recorded at 95,950 miles on 29 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2026: 95,950 miles, lower than 103,343 miles on 7 May 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,343 miles · 7 May 2025
- Average per year
- 6,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,950 miles
- 2025 – 103,343 miles
- 2024 – 97,433 miles
- 2023 – 86,027 miles
- 2022 – 80,461 miles
- 2021 – 69,669 miles
- 2019 – 55,161 miles
- 2017 – 53,612 miles
- 2016 – 44,067 miles
- 2015 – 27,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,950 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight damage to windscreen
- AdvisorySlight damage to front bumper
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
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 Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front bumper split n/s lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,950 miles (-7,393)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,950 miles
- Test number
- 577908677396
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight damage to windscreen
- AdvisorySlight damage to front bumper
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass103,343 miles (+5,910)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 103,343 miles
- Test number
- 320671865130
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower bush has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,433 miles (+11,406)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 97,433 miles
- Test number
- 276123590854
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills are slightly damaged due to be jacked up incorrectly
- AdvisorySlight damge to nearside front
Pass86,027 miles (+48)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 86,027 miles
- Test number
- 235131327744
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper split n/s lower
- AdvisoryUndertrays covering underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
Fail85,979 miles (+5,518)2 dangerous6 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,979 miles
- Test number
- 624027108619
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge perished & showing cords 215/35R19 85W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCar has been lowered
- AdvisoryFront bumper split n/s lower
Pass80,461 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 494996015829
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Damage to slam panel behind bumper and underneath
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,461 miles (+10,792)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 332822872106
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Damage to slam panel behind bumper and underneath
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,669 miles (+14,508)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 69,669 miles
- Test number
- 227177754350
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,161 miles
- Test number
- 486580565012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,161 miles (+1,549)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,161 miles
- Test number
- 621897834329
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,612 miles (+9,545)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,612 miles
- Test number
- 490223347853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryBrake pads wear sensor lamp on
- AdvisoryCracks around o/s/r tyre, also bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryCuts on o/s and n/s front tyre outer side wall
Pass44,067 miles (+16,405)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,067 miles
- Test number
- 310659719542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,662 miles
- Test number
- 115648455076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 JLX
- Does C8 JLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 JLX is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 JLX?
- The MOT on C8 JLX is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 JLX done?
- C8 JLX was recorded at 95,950 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
- Has C8 JLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 JLX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 JLX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 JLX find?
- C8 JLX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; light damage to windscreen; slight damage to front bumper, and 1 more.
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