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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

J66 HBDMOT history

J66 HBD is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

J66 HBD silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,714 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HBD was last recorded at 133,714 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,358 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,356 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,714 miles
  • 2025 – 127,358 miles
  • 2024 – 120,768 miles
  • 2023 – 112,261 miles
  • 2022 – 107,669 miles
  • 2021 – 105,412 miles
  • 2020 – 102,832 miles
  • 2019 – 90,708 miles
  • 2018 – 82,373 miles
  • 2017 – 76,757 miles
  • 2016 – 73,309 miles
  • 2015 – 70,263 miles
  • 2014 – 67,191 miles
  • 2013 – 64,920 miles
  • 2012 – 62,243 miles
  • 2011 – 59,095 miles
  • 2010 – 54,389 miles
  • 2009 – 50,139 miles
  • 2008 – 49,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,714 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,714 miles (+6,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,714 miles
    Test number
    566278967499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

  2. Pass127,358 miles (+6,590)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    341685994524
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,768 miles (+8,507)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    159541260490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake disc backplate loose

  4. Pass112,261 miles (+4,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    940656053932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,669 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    209960100364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroding.

  6. Fail107,659 miles (+2,247)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    636626713686
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroding.

  7. Pass105,412 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    571669891525
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail105,400 miles (+2,568)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    751102480877
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass102,832 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    441428073933
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both - corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail102,675 miles (+11,967)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,675 miles
    Test number
    910816681646
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both - corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,708 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    687802322486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,373 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    718367337162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass76,757 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    853210710625
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass73,309 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,309 miles
    Test number
    169500019283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,263 miles (+3,072)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    505086915056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine smokey during emission test and may req att.

  16. Pass67,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    358253904045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,191 miles (+2,271)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    597363804056
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass64,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    866304613045
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail674,919 miles (+612,676)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    674,919 miles
    Test number
    136454613450
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    119466112090
    • NoteRear tyres worn..

  21. Fail62,243 miles (+3,148)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    159966712015
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn..
    • NoteRear tyres worn..

  22. Pass59,095 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,095 miles
    Test number
    677144921045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,389 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    923135120064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,139 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,139 miles
    Test number
    174715109089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    443536728352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 HBD

Does J66 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HBD is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HBD?
The MOT on J66 HBD is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HBD done?
J66 HBD was recorded at 133,714 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has J66 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HBD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 HBD 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 HBD find?
J66 HBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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