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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

J8 JASMOT history

J8 JAS is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

J8 JAS red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,990 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JAS was last recorded at 178,990 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,182 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,808 miles
Average per year
11,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,990 miles
  • 2025 – 171,182 miles
  • 2024 – 166,859 miles
  • 2023 – 158,074 miles
  • 2022 – 148,574 miles
  • 2020 – 137,105 miles
  • 2019 – 122,264 miles
  • 2018 – 107,014 miles
  • 2017 – 89,631 miles
  • 2016 – 73,353 miles
  • 2015 – 57,923 miles
  • 2014 – 47,873 miles
  • 2013 – 41,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,990 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,990 miles (+7,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,990 miles
    Test number
    637555286687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass171,182 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    952488518945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail171,181 miles (+4,322)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,181 miles
    Test number
    582357498027
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,859 miles
    Test number
    403172362501
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail166,859 miles (+8,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,859 miles
    Test number
    514830941447
    • Repaired at testParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass158,074 miles (+9,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,074 miles
    Test number
    581060748360
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass148,574 miles (+11,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    112581723635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,105 miles (+14,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    465533582184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    418258929817
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,264 miles (+15,250)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    702638021412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.31mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,014 miles (+17,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    816223892544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  12. Pass89,631 miles (+16,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    850018530356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass73,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    301742044746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,353 miles (+15,430)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    398782471050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass57,923 miles (+10,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    436329735154
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,873 miles (+6,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    247790054121
    • NoteRear washer inop

  17. Pass41,033 miles (+4,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    278305793299
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on walls

  18. Fail36,856 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    248049153123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut and alloy damaged

  19. Pass36,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    989659553115
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut and alloy damaged

Questions about J8 JAS

Does J8 JAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JAS is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 JAS?
The MOT on J8 JAS is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 JAS done?
J8 JAS was recorded at 178,990 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 11,196 miles a year.
Has J8 JAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JAS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 JAS 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 JAS find?
J8 JAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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