Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
J300 HCWMOT history
J300 HCW is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 165,859 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J300 HCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J300 HCW was last recorded at 165,859 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,338 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,521 miles
- Average per year
- 7,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,859 miles
- 2024 – 155,338 miles
- 2022 – 140,545 miles
- 2021 – 138,888 miles
- 2020 – 135,796 miles
- 2019 – 122,121 miles
- 2017 – 114,811 miles
- 2016 – 103,945 miles
- 2015 – 95,043 miles
- 2014 – 82,320 miles
- 2013 – 74,415 miles
- 2012 – 62,613 miles
- 2011 – 53,073 miles
- 2010 – 45,698 miles
- 2009 – 37,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,859 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 165,859 miles
- Test number
- 538762602274
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail165,859 miles (+10,521)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,859 miles
- Test number
- 190628438546
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,338 miles (+14,793)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 155,338 miles
- Test number
- 957260697340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,545 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,545 miles
- Test number
- 610253981821
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,888 miles (+3,092)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 138,888 miles
- Test number
- 735092756064
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass135,796 miles (+13,675)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,796 miles
- Test number
- 343476987559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,121 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,121 miles
- Test number
- 250445818607
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,121 miles (+7,310)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,121 miles
- Test number
- 386911373162
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,811 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,811 miles
- Test number
- 807969121234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate securing device deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate securing device deteriorated
Fail114,811 miles (+10,866)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,811 miles
- Test number
- 686874940167
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate securing device deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate securing device deteriorated
Pass103,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,945 miles
- Test number
- 992559447031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,945 miles (+8,902)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,945 miles
- Test number
- 944281378730
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass95,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 755481545169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,042 miles (+12,722)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,042 miles
- Test number
- 215371945131
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,320 miles (+7,905)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,320 miles
- Test number
- 427189634129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,415 miles
- Test number
- 748198143155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,415 miles (+11,802)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,415 miles
- Test number
- 259098643136
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Pass62,613 miles (+9,540)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,613 miles
- Test number
- 227110452426
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,073 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,073 miles
- Test number
- 297906171051
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,073 miles (+7,375)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,073 miles
- Test number
- 146156871470
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 783225080047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,698 miles (+7,787)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 303864380007
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass37,911 miles (+341)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,911 miles
- Test number
- 954161899042
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres pearishing slightly between treads .
- NoteN/s/f inner wing cover slightly cracked.
Fail37,570 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,570 miles
- Test number
- 613416279096
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about J300 HCW
- Does J300 HCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J300 HCW expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J300 HCW?
- The MOT on J300 HCW expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J300 HCW done?
- J300 HCW was recorded at 165,859 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 7,746 miles a year.
- Has J300 HCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J300 HCW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on J300 HCW 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 J300 HCW find?
- J300 HCW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all 4, and 4 more.
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