Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI 5 Door Manual Hatchback

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

K21 VRTMOT history

K21 VRT is a silver diesel Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI 5 Door Manual Hatchback first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,815 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 VRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Model
5 Door Manual Hatchback
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 VRT was last recorded at 103,815 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,098 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,717 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,815 miles
  • 2024 – 92,098 miles
  • 2023 – 86,721 miles
  • 2022 – 78,467 miles
  • 2021 – 71,223 miles
  • 2020 – 66,643 miles
  • 2019 – 61,032 miles
  • 2018 – 52,029 miles
  • 2017 – 46,860 miles
  • 2016 – 42,818 miles
  • 2015 – 38,455 miles
  • 2014 – 33,082 miles
  • 2013 – 28,770 miles
  • 2012 – 24,973 miles
  • 2011 – 20,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,815 miles (+11,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    749040394943
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,098 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    464375550771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,721 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    361004170941
    • AdvisoryEml on
  4. Fail86,703 miles (+179)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,703 miles
    Test number
    309398591595
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  5. Fail86,524 miles (+8,057)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    132921775395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,467 miles (+7,244)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    740889004794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    519965039283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,221 miles (+4,578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    294847154246
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  9. Pass66,643 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    140778114306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,032 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    546817581799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,029 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    942146467494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,346 miles (+4,486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    178585529745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre the tyre has two nail tyre tred possible non repairable
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass46,860 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    288477783992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,818 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,818 miles
    Test number
    175730102923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass38,455 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,455 miles
    Test number
    735192345117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,082 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    875635934130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,770 miles (+3,797)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    897480323170
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass24,973 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    276022342457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail24,954 miles (+4,253)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    907578832182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass20,701 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,701 miles
    Test number
    206574141178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about K21 VRT

Does K21 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 VRT is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 VRT?
The MOT on K21 VRT is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 VRT done?
K21 VRT was recorded at 103,815 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has K21 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 VRT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 VRT 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 VRT find?
K21 VRT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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