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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K29 ARGMOT history

K29 ARG is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 186,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K29 ARG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,967 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 ARG was last recorded at 186,967 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 15,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,019 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,948 miles
Average per year
12,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,967 miles
  • 2025 – 171,019 miles
  • 2024 – 162,018 miles
  • 2023 – 152,746 miles
  • 2022 – 145,166 miles
  • 2021 – 137,642 miles
  • 2019 – 121,960 miles
  • 2018 – 104,521 miles
  • 2017 – 91,482 miles
  • 2016 – 76,432 miles
  • 2015 – 57,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18XL (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18XL (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,967 miles (+15,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,967 miles
    Test number
    234285840565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18XL (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass171,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    389707107435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,019 miles (+9,001)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    142635634941
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,018 miles
    Test number
    652566674591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail162,018 miles (+9,272)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,018 miles
    Test number
    999274572026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,746 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,746 miles
    Test number
    857371978696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,166 miles (+129)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,166 miles
    Test number
    836821826161
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen 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. Fail145,037 miles (+7,395)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,037 miles
    Test number
    679761113146
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen 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))

  9. Pass137,642 miles (+15,682)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,642 miles
    Test number
    111793382496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF warning light on showing Vehicle in automatic regen mode.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,960 miles (+17,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    368497166910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,521 miles (+13,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    433485714418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,482 miles (+15,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    439644102748
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected

  13. Pass76,432 miles (+19,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    419448558916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass57,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    910899579609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 ARG

Does K29 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 ARG is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 ARG?
The MOT on K29 ARG is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 ARG done?
K29 ARG was recorded at 186,967 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 12,562 miles a year.
Has K29 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 ARG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 ARG 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 K29 ARG find?
K29 ARG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18xl; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18xl.

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