Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
J8 DEXMOT history
J8 DEX is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 141,766 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 DEX
- 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
- 18 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 DEX was last recorded at 141,766 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,210 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,556 miles
- Average per year
- 5,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,766 miles
- 2025 – 137,210 miles
- 2024 – 132,670 miles
- 2023 – 127,623 miles
- 2022 – 122,718 miles
- 2021 – 118,106 miles
- 2020 – 113,316 miles
- 2019 – 105,215 miles
- 2018 – 97,830 miles
- 2017 – 91,735 miles
- 2016 – 84,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,766 miles
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,766 miles (+4,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 141,766 miles
- Test number
- 289074472641
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass137,210 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 137,210 miles
- Test number
- 467567998940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Pass132,670 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,670 miles
- Test number
- 716136736312
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass127,623 miles (+4,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,623 miles
- Test number
- 626559003709
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass122,718 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,718 miles
- Test number
- 549022895297
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,718 miles (+4,612)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,718 miles
- Test number
- 435989218366
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,106 miles (+4,790)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 118,106 miles
- Test number
- 450499352339
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/s & under tray/s fitted obscuring some components.
Pass113,316 miles (+93)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 113,316 miles
- Test number
- 380920944146
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover(s) fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- AdvisoryUnder tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components.
Fail113,223 miles (+8,008)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,223 miles
- Test number
- 328079512575
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover(s) fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- AdvisoryUnder tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components.
Pass105,215 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,215 miles
- Test number
- 912465834950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Fail105,167 miles (+7,337)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,167 miles
- Test number
- 227538308992
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass97,830 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 97,830 miles
- Test number
- 152791618516
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass91,735 miles (+7,497)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,735 miles
- Test number
- 949028277978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,238 miles
- Test number
- 264451837226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 DEX
- Does J8 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DEX is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 DEX?
- The MOT on J8 DEX is valid until 14 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 DEX done?
- J8 DEX was recorded at 141,766 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
- Has J8 DEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 DEX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 DEX 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 DEX find?
- J8 DEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted.
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