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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

J8 BECMOT history

J8 BEC is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

J8 BEC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
201,541 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BEC was last recorded at 201,541 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 11,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,231 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,310 miles
Average per year
11,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,541 miles
  • 2025 – 190,231 miles
  • 2024 – 179,229 miles
  • 2023 – 166,391 miles
  • 2022 – 156,469 miles
  • 2021 – 155,196 miles
  • 2020 – 149,685 miles
  • 2019 – 143,148 miles
  • 2018 – 134,385 miles
  • 2017 – 120,017 miles
  • 2016 – 107,335 miles
  • 2015 – 84,194 miles
  • 2014 – 57,162 miles
  • 2013 – 38,898 miles
  • 2012 – 36,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear number plate slightly obscured by bike carrier

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,541 miles (+11,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    201,541 miles
    Test number
    210887538149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,231 miles (+11,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,231 miles
    Test number
    830128709008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished in treads and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass179,229 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,229 miles
    Test number
    122050015581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,391 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,391 miles
    Test number
    974480959988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,469 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,469 miles
    Test number
    430584725693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,468 miles (+1,272)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    509978276962
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,196 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    425076215183
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by bike carrier

  8. Fail155,161 miles (+5,476)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    738881450664
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by bike carrier

  9. Pass149,685 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,685 miles
    Test number
    689239012844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,148 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    677801444474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,385 miles (+14,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    324182378697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass120,017 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,017 miles
    Test number
    740756797901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,335 miles (+23,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,335 miles
    Test number
    933484403365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,194 miles (+27,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,194 miles
    Test number
    774964413120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass57,162 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    348260574210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing on screen

  16. Fail57,162 miles (+18,264)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    385079764409
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing on screen

  17. Pass38,898 miles (+2,776)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    547081063262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass36,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    898585922365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J8 BEC

Does J8 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BEC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BEC?
The MOT on J8 BEC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BEC done?
J8 BEC was recorded at 201,541 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 11,919 miles a year.
Has J8 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BEC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 BEC 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 BEC find?
J8 BEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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