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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

K21 GSEMOT history

K21 GSE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

K21 GSE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,643 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 GSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 GSE was last recorded at 164,643 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,622 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
11,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,643 miles
  • 2025 – 147,628 miles
  • 2024 – 132,884 miles
  • 2023 – 124,475 miles
  • 2022 – 106,515 miles
  • 2021 – 92,865 miles
  • 2019 – 81,007 miles
  • 2018 – 72,067 miles
  • 2017 – 63,917 miles
  • 2016 – 50,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,643 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,643 miles (+21)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,643 miles
    Test number
    994357536687
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,622 miles (+16,994)1 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,622 miles
    Test number
    143533909348
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,628 miles
    Test number
    906721284849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,628 miles (+14,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,628 miles
    Test number
    487658934648
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass132,884 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    918968750182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,847 miles (+8,372)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    339476465889
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,475 miles (+17,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,475 miles
    Test number
    227575956899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,515 miles
    Test number
    582679361751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,515 miles (+13,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,515 miles
    Test number
    790570292041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass92,865 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    328855040780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,007 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,007 miles
    Test number
    721626901079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    729917459809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,061 miles (+8,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    497639197706
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,917 miles (+13,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    975827530624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  15. Pass50,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    893746606500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    115329466337
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Questions about K21 GSE

Does K21 GSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 GSE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 GSE?
The MOT on K21 GSE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 GSE done?
K21 GSE was recorded at 164,643 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 11,458 miles a year.
Has K21 GSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 GSE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 GSE 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 K21 GSE find?
K21 GSE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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