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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

J8 ABJMOT history

J8 ABJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 65,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

J8 ABJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,726 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ABJ was last recorded at 65,726 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,549 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,726 miles
  • 2025 – 62,549 miles
  • 2024 – 60,175 miles
  • 2023 – 56,605 miles
  • 2022 – 53,792 miles
  • 2021 – 49,588 miles
  • 2020 – 45,747 miles
  • 2019 – 42,923 miles
  • 2018 – 38,788 miles
  • 2017 – 34,259 miles
  • 2016 – 27,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,726 miles (+3,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    680573761214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    244110410908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail62,549 miles (+2,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    771370827446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass60,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    157836248150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,174 miles (+3,569)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    695278933941
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass56,605 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    726682703908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,604 miles (+2,812)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    340602628641
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass53,792 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    788828305221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,588 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    872594216659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,747 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    917325610978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    110912759872
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  12. Fail42,920 miles (+4,132)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    490446756267
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  13. Pass38,788 miles (+4,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    240866387633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass34,259 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    784402246731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass27,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    144388335704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ABJ

Does J8 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ABJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ABJ?
The MOT on J8 ABJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ABJ done?
J8 ABJ was recorded at 65,726 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has J8 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ABJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 ABJ 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 J8 ABJ find?
J8 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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