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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

K23 ALFMOT history

K23 ALF is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

K23 ALF silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,631 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 ALF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 ALF was last recorded at 77,631 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 13,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,075 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,556 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,631 miles
  • 2025 – 64,075 miles
  • 2024 – 54,971 miles
  • 2020 – 51,735 miles
  • 2019 – 44,957 miles
  • 2018 – 36,891 miles
  • 2017 – 29,286 miles
  • 2016 – 26,157 miles
  • 2015 – 22,948 miles
  • 2014 – 18,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,631 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    503375691449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail77,631 miles (+13,556)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    563887458286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass64,075 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    587395676934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,074 miles (+9,103)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,074 miles
    Test number
    967804851253
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Smaller front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass54,971 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    234511646864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass51,735 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    958674844300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,957 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    377903600302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,891 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    687174546620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,286 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    859742001338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,157 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    349256913877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,948 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    118095195193
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass22,948 miles (+4,213)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    835855195102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass18,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,735 miles
    Test number
    177717994231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 ALF

Does K23 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 ALF is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 ALF?
The MOT on K23 ALF is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 ALF done?
K23 ALF was recorded at 77,631 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has K23 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 ALF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 ALF 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 K23 ALF find?
K23 ALF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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