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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

J66 GLWMOT history

J66 GLW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

J66 GLW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,386 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GLW was last recorded at 165,386 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,133 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,253 miles
Average per year
9,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,386 miles
  • 2025 – 160,133 miles
  • 2024 – 152,661 miles
  • 2023 – 142,085 miles
  • 2022 – 129,211 miles
  • 2021 – 120,969 miles
  • 2020 – 112,645 miles
  • 2019 – 99,773 miles
  • 2018 – 86,634 miles
  • 2017 – 75,755 miles
  • 2016 – 63,498 miles
  • 2015 – 49,467 miles
  • 2014 – 40,677 miles
  • 2013 – 35,601 miles
  • 2012 – 31,234 miles
  • 2011 – 26,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust plate corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,386 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    177445044440
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust plate corroded
    • 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))

  2. Fail165,386 miles (+5,253)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    649065203476
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust plate corroded
    • 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))

  3. Pass160,133 miles (+7,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,133 miles
    Test number
    355621202534
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass152,661 miles (+10,576)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,661 miles
    Test number
    133560368362
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,085 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,085 miles
    Test number
    900009943677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,075 miles (+12,864)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,075 miles
    Test number
    584260485213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,211 miles (+8,242)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    738401838578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,969 miles (+8,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,969 miles
    Test number
    225936912966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,645 miles (+12,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    322676520333
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,773 miles (+13,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,773 miles
    Test number
    900403824059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,634 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    823145518960
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail86,634 miles (+10,879)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    385456696655
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,755 miles (+12,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    702336981384
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass63,498 miles (+14,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,498 miles
    Test number
    782795284219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,467 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    380143701849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,677 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    877138244257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,601 miles (+4,367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    499869013236
    • NoteEmissions not detected

  18. Pass31,234 miles (+4,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,234 miles
    Test number
    647093642243
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    965278641279
    • NoteEmissions to clean to detect

Questions about J66 GLW

Does J66 GLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 GLW is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 GLW?
The MOT on J66 GLW is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 GLW done?
J66 GLW was recorded at 165,386 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,270 miles a year.
Has J66 GLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GLW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 GLW 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 GLW find?
J66 GLW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components, and 3 more.

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