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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

K21 USSMOT history

K21 USS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

K21 USS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,579 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 USS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 USS was last recorded at 137,579 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,246 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
8,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,579 miles
  • 2025 – 135,246 miles
  • 2024 – 130,837 miles
  • 2023 – 128,022 miles
  • 2022 – 124,368 miles
  • 2019 – 106,266 miles
  • 2018 – 85,860 miles
  • 2017 – 67,185 miles
  • 2016 – 65,241 miles
  • 2014 – 41,653 miles
  • 2013 – 34,998 miles
  • 2012 – 27,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,579 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front window screen has light surface scratches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,579 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,579 miles
    Test number
    891734856311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,246 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    960150122552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,837 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,837 miles
    Test number
    266208293435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryZero emmisions tested
  4. Pass128,022 miles (+3,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    552301523455
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass124,368 miles (+18,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,368 miles
    Test number
    395191881650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass106,266 miles (+20,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    756276603563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,860 miles (+18,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    617329006833
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,185 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    452469920977
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the inner edges
  9. Fail67,173 miles (+1,932)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,173 miles
    Test number
    494844656804
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the inner edges
  10. Pass65,241 miles (+12,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    195028699115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to measure
  11. Pass52,561 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    722773576734
    • AdvisoryFront window screen has light surface scratches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (3.7.B.6b)
  12. Fail52,528 miles (+10,875)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    343025367476
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront window screen has light surface scratches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass41,653 miles (+6,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    456156974212
    • 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)
  14. Fail34,998 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    346663073459
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass34,998 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    669123673263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,304 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,304 miles
    Test number
    276037672248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
    • NoteSmall cut in outer sidewall of rear nearside tyre

Questions about K21 USS

Does K21 USS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 USS is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 USS?
The MOT on K21 USS is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 USS done?
K21 USS was recorded at 137,579 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,293 miles a year.
Has K21 USS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 USS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on K21 USS 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 USS find?
K21 USS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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