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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

FT57 KNBMOT history

FT57 KNB is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
164,485 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FT57 KNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FT57 KNB was last recorded at 164,485 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,821 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,664 miles
Average per year
8,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,485 miles
  • 2025 – 159,821 miles
  • 2024 – 152,509 miles
  • 2023 – 145,458 miles
  • 2022 – 138,598 miles
  • 2021 – 131,056 miles
  • 2020 – 123,945 miles
  • 2019 – 116,389 miles
  • 2018 – 106,765 miles
  • 2017 – 97,961 miles
  • 2016 – 89,098 miles
  • 2015 – 80,541 miles
  • 2014 – 69,081 miles
  • 2013 – 59,137 miles
  • 2012 – 47,576 miles
  • 2011 – 35,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,485 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,485 miles (+4,664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,485 miles
    Test number
    687450471291
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass159,821 miles (+30)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,821 miles
    Test number
    817720948600
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail159,791 miles (+7,282)1 dangerous12 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,791 miles
    Test number
    936440647731
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake requirements only just met, low effort. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass152,509 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,509 miles
    Test number
    656470214984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail152,509 miles (+7,051)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,509 miles
    Test number
    332692207503
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass145,458 miles (+6,860)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    537723116012
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass138,598 miles (+7,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    569174654627
    • 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))

  8. Pass131,056 miles (+7,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    273480761604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,945 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,945 miles
    Test number
    910452980086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,389 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    881926268372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,765 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,765 miles
    Test number
    164051227190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,961 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    307072909861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,098 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    935207347222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,541 miles (+11,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    187106435427
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,081 miles (+9,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    756634244050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,137 miles (+11,561)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    389756053060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,576 miles (+12,397)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    896437442050
    • 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

  18. Pass35,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    467028041026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FT57 KNB

Does FT57 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FT57 KNB is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FT57 KNB?
The MOT on FT57 KNB is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FT57 KNB done?
FT57 KNB was recorded at 164,485 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 8,464 miles a year.
Has FT57 KNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FT57 KNB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on FT57 KNB 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 FT57 KNB find?
FT57 KNB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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