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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

J8 GBXMOT history

J8 GBX is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

J8 GBX grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
194,751 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GBX was last recorded at 194,751 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 13,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,425 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
13,326 miles
Average per year
11,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,751 miles
  • 2021 – 181,425 miles
  • 2020 – 177,638 miles
  • 2019 – 163,040 miles
  • 2018 – 151,938 miles
  • 2017 – 132,797 miles
  • 2016 – 106,475 miles
  • 2015 – 106,216 miles
  • 2014 – 95,588 miles
  • 2013 – 83,356 miles
  • 2012 – 73,154 miles
  • 2011 – 61,375 miles
  • 2010 – 51,152 miles
  • 2009 – 42,418 miles
  • 2008 – 32,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,751 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,751 miles (+13,326)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    194,751 miles
    Test number
    526938011021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,425 miles (+3,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,425 miles
    Test number
    200822078988
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriated-front brake discs corroded/pitted-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-n/s/f inner cv boot deteriated
  3. Pass177,638 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,638 miles
    Test number
    196309558057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail177,634 miles (+14,594)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,634 miles
    Test number
    247052554956
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass163,040 miles (+11,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,040 miles
    Test number
    695531183036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump guard restricting view
  6. Pass151,938 miles (+19,141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    730506752669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,797 miles (+26,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    999393323402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,475 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    599915009830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,216 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    600228338345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,171 miles (+10,583)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    560577779957
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass95,588 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    495758134413
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Fail95,531 miles (+12,175)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    478777334370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass83,356 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    788513513359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    685723332344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,154 miles (+11,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    768233932306
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass61,375 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    497800531430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,243 miles (+10,091)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    299123721316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass51,152 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    454900240475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,081 miles (+8,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,081 miles
    Test number
    531445830393
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass42,418 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,418 miles
    Test number
    142828039313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,341 miles (+9,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    891244539379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass32,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    714251138301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GBX

Does J8 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 GBX expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 GBX?
The MOT on J8 GBX expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 GBX done?
J8 GBX was recorded at 194,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 11,611 miles a year.
Has J8 GBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GBX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 GBX 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 GBX find?
J8 GBX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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