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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

J66 GAOMOT history

J66 GAO is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

J66 GAO red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,890 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GAO was last recorded at 141,890 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,878 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
11,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,890 miles
  • 2025 – 129,668 miles
  • 2024 – 118,991 miles
  • 2023 – 113,941 miles
  • 2022 – 101,866 miles
  • 2021 – 89,983 miles
  • 2020 – 75,829 miles
  • 2019 – 63,542 miles
  • 2018 – 50,785 miles
  • 2017 – 35,089 miles
  • 2016 – 26,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,890 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,890 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    442017422727
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail141,878 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,878 miles
    Test number
    623376665011
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured rear anti roll bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail141,866 miles (+12,198)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,866 miles
    Test number
    567410530423
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all other suspension components corroded not excessive

  4. Pass129,668 miles (+10,677)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,668 miles
    Test number
    567241594379
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,991 miles (+5,050)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,991 miles
    Test number
    481946449887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,941 miles (+12,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,941 miles
    Test number
    686906055636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass101,866 miles (+11,883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    581051327279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,983 miles (+14,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    317472285106
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass75,829 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    164005518868
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc backplate worn and insecure

  10. Fail75,826 miles (+12,284)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,826 miles
    Test number
    559883417716
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn down to the metal part of pad and caused excessive damage to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc backplate worn and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,542 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    999041138288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,785 miles (+15,696)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    458571920593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,089 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    337871180660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,383 miles
    Test number
    650533084093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 GAO

Does J66 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 GAO is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 GAO?
The MOT on J66 GAO is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 GAO done?
J66 GAO was recorded at 141,890 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 11,693 miles a year.
Has J66 GAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GAO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 GAO 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 J66 GAO find?
J66 GAO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: all rear suspension components corroded.

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