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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

J8 GBHMOT history

J8 GBH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

J8 GBH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,997 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GBH was last recorded at 128,997 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,423 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,574 miles
Average per year
7,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,997 miles
  • 2025 – 125,423 miles
  • 2024 – 119,100 miles
  • 2023 – 115,471 miles
  • 2021 – 111,827 miles
  • 2020 – 108,334 miles
  • 2019 – 101,435 miles
  • 2018 – 89,780 miles
  • 2017 – 80,003 miles
  • 2016 – 70,547 miles
  • 2015 – 59,576 miles
  • 2014 – 49,499 miles
  • 2013 – 35,661 miles
  • 2012 – 28,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,997 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounts worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,997 miles (+3,574)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,997 miles
    Test number
    849972090305
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounts worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  2. Pass125,423 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,423 miles
    Test number
    685685531548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre tube clamp broken
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Fail125,421 miles (+6,321)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,421 miles
    Test number
    775437235849
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre tube clamp broken
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass119,100 miles (+3,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    975701445626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

  5. Pass115,471 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    327742254473
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator wires broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Fail115,471 miles (+3,644)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    765269880722
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective broken wires (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass111,827 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    987357544138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroding

  8. Fail111,826 miles (+3,492)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    147856526224
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroding

  9. Pass108,334 miles (+6,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    196539295184
    • 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))

  10. Pass101,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    958215466279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,432 miles (+11,652)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    150681524231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 Avon (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on dash display
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 Avon (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,780 miles (+9,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    639784342666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,003 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    207929190230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,998 miles (+9,451)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    248640423850
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 primewell (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 primewell (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade marking/scratching windscreen

  15. Pass70,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    469211207066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

  16. Fail70,547 miles (+10,971)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    381280320089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

  17. Pass59,576 miles (+10,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    313794217649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad is worn low (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass49,499 miles (+13,838)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    995499764275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    329944723210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,661 miles (+6,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    786934923272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Fail28,947 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,947 miles
    Test number
    206395942233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,947 miles
    Test number
    626205442238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GBH

Does J8 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GBH is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GBH?
The MOT on J8 GBH is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GBH done?
J8 GBH was recorded at 128,997 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,338 miles a year.
Has J8 GBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GBH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 GBH 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 GBH find?
J8 GBH passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounts worn; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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