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Audi Q3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J8 OUEMOT history

J8 OUE is a blue diesel Audi Q3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

J8 OUE blue Audi Q3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,361 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OUE was last recorded at 168,361 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 12,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,977 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,384 miles
Average per year
11,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,361 miles
  • 2025 – 155,977 miles
  • 2024 – 145,880 miles
  • 2023 – 137,257 miles
  • 2022 – 128,544 miles
  • 2021 – 120,341 miles
  • 2020 – 114,415 miles
  • 2019 – 101,399 miles
  • 2018 – 88,518 miles
  • 2017 – 72,539 miles
  • 2016 – 57,137 miles
  • 2015 – 41,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,361 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,361 miles (+12,384)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,361 miles
    Test number
    314661386444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,977 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,977 miles
    Test number
    954583048859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,975 miles (+10,095)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,975 miles
    Test number
    408428796664
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,880 miles (+8,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,880 miles
    Test number
    262434384794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,257 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    913813608199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,544 miles (+8,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    336202182274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage

  7. Pass120,341 miles (+5,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    897294805314
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

  8. Pass114,415 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    888757869611
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail114,413 miles (+13,014)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    131854975665
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass101,399 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    836794098259
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,397 miles (+12,879)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,397 miles
    Test number
    973340175780
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService due light on

  12. Pass88,518 miles (+15,979)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    686563609964
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring testable items

  13. Pass72,539 miles (+15,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,539 miles
    Test number
    718540724864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    149597589957
    • 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)

  15. Fail57,137 miles (+15,619)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    658116153848
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass41,518 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    327664245083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 OUE

Does J8 OUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OUE is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OUE?
The MOT on J8 OUE is valid until 19 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 OUE done?
J8 OUE was recorded at 168,361 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 11,344 miles a year.
Has J8 OUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OUE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 OUE 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 OUE find?
J8 OUE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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