Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
J8 OSUMOT history
J8 OSU is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 120,993 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 OSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 15 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 OSU was last recorded at 120,993 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,246 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,747 miles
- Average per year
- 5,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,993 miles
- 2025 – 116,246 miles
- 2024 – 111,450 miles
- 2023 – 101,851 miles
- 2022 – 97,374 miles
- 2021 – 95,965 miles
- 2020 – 94,242 miles
- 2019 – 93,740 miles
- 2018 – 90,213 miles
- 2017 – 83,261 miles
- 2016 – 73,942 miles
- 2015 – 65,850 miles
- 2014 – 52,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,993 miles
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,993 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 120,993 miles
- Test number
- 874042291153
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass116,246 miles (+4,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 116,246 miles
- Test number
- 540826384914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass111,450 miles (+9,599)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,450 miles
- Test number
- 459518435855
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,851 miles (+4,477)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 101,851 miles
- Test number
- 206833806677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 97,374 miles
- Test number
- 616849924539
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail97,373 miles (+1,408)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,373 miles
- Test number
- 858860831142
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass95,965 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,965 miles
- Test number
- 181321121736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail95,963 miles (+1,721)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,963 miles
- Test number
- 199568271790
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass94,242 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,242 miles
- Test number
- 471254573776
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail94,239 miles (+499)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,239 miles
- Test number
- 138236731750
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass93,740 miles (+3,527)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,740 miles
- Test number
- 523557762680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 90,213 miles
- Test number
- 154149636173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,213 miles (+6,952)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,213 miles
- Test number
- 218047177728
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass83,261 miles (+9,319)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 83,261 miles
- Test number
- 424398589284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,942 miles (+8,092)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,942 miles
- Test number
- 404368290486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,850 miles (+13,832)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,850 miles
- Test number
- 119729685402
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,018 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,018 miles
- Test number
- 157243184498
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail52,018 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,018 miles
- Test number
- 745523184021
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about J8 OSU
- Does J8 OSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OSU is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 OSU?
- The MOT on J8 OSU is valid until 20 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 OSU done?
- J8 OSU was recorded at 120,993 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
- Has J8 OSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 OSU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 OSU 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 OSU find?
- J8 OSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody undersealed.
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