Audi A3
Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 3,189 cc
J2 VWAMOT history
J2 VWA is a purple petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 89,064 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J2 VWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,189 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J2 VWA was last recorded at 89,064 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,126 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,938 miles
- Average per year
- 3,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,064 miles
- 2025 – 81,126 miles
- 2023 – 79,425 miles
- 2022 – 77,661 miles
- 2021 – 75,736 miles
- 2020 – 73,841 miles
- 2019 – 70,638 miles
- 2018 – 67,435 miles
- 2017 – 64,783 miles
- 2016 – 60,926 miles
- 2015 – 51,141 miles
- 2014 – 46,337 miles
- 2013 – 40,159 miles
- 2012 – 34,436 miles
- 2011 – 32,487 miles
- 2010 – 30,713 miles
- 2009 – 26,881 miles
- 2008 – 22,991 miles
- 2007 – 20,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel tank straps are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,064 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 89,064 miles
- Test number
- 770796925110
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Fail89,064 miles (+7,938)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,064 miles
- Test number
- 422221630756
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Pass81,126 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 81,126 miles
- Test number
- 742020646317
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
Fail81,118 miles (+1,693)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,118 miles
- Test number
- 985289978348
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
Pass79,425 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 298727542868
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail79,425 miles (+1,764)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 351467377401
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,661 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 871368947580
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked on the first rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,661 miles (+1,925)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 945848992400
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked on the first rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,736 miles (+1,895)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 486502062533
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop broken
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Pass73,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 73,841 miles
- Test number
- 314975148228
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail73,841 miles (+13)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,841 miles
- Test number
- 907004446509
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,828 miles (+3,190)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,828 miles
- Test number
- 947562456479
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease is being expelled (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass70,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 70,638 miles
- Test number
- 368846604108
- AdvisoryRear diff driveshaft seal damp
Fail70,636 miles (+3,201)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 772036166701
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear diff driveshaft seal damp
Pass67,435 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,435 miles
- Test number
- 801003700605
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on outer edge
Fail67,433 miles (+2,650)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,433 miles
- Test number
- 174704704248
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on outer edge
Pass64,783 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,783 miles
- Test number
- 435292742811
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,926 miles (+9,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,926 miles
- Test number
- 442534071307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,141 miles (+4,804)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,141 miles
- Test number
- 367880335098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,337 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 46,337 miles
- Test number
- 717949124097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,159 miles (+5,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 40,159 miles
- Test number
- 705655313016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,436 miles (+1,949)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,436 miles
- Test number
- 769720832008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,487 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,487 miles
- Test number
- 595888231054
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass32,487 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 32,487 miles
- Test number
- 998808131096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,713 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 30,713 miles
- Test number
- 604206130002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,881 miles (+3,890)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 26,881 miles
- Test number
- 792389319089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,991 miles (+2,542)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 22,991 miles
- Test number
- 642275548085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,449 miles
- Test number
- 283219167436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J2 VWA
- Does J2 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J2 VWA is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J2 VWA?
- The MOT on J2 VWA is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J2 VWA done?
- J2 VWA was recorded at 89,064 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
- Has J2 VWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J2 VWA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J2 VWA 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 J2 VWA find?
- J2 VWA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection.
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