Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
K31 HSCMOT history
K31 HSC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 181,216 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,980 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 HSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 HSC was last recorded at 181,216 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 17,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jan 2014: 94,870 miles, lower than 97,347 miles on 17 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 164,088 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,128 miles
- Average per year
- 7,980 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,216 miles
- 2025 – 164,088 miles
- 2023 – 159,912 miles
- 2021 – 144,250 miles
- 2019 – 139,048 miles
- 2018 – 136,141 miles
- 2017 – 118,393 miles
- 2016 – 109,951 miles
- 2015 – 104,578 miles
- 2014 – 94,870 miles
- 2012 – 97,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
All coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-parking brake passed on limit-
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Arms Rear Bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,216 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 181,216 miles
- Test number
- 230236665182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,216 miles (+17,128)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,216 miles
- Test number
- 999841559580
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,088 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 164,088 miles
- Test number
- 366247969426
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-parking brake passed on limit-
Fail164,088 miles (+4,176)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,088 miles
- Test number
- 466833759418
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp- (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-parking brake passed on limit-
Pass159,912 miles (+15)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 159,912 miles
- Test number
- 187191849392
- AdvisoryEngine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Arms Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Full Bench
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,897 miles (+5,864)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,897 miles
- Test number
- 334627429307
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog Lamp Brings On Reverse Lights (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse Light Makes Brake Lights Come On (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Arms Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Full Bench
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,033 miles (+9,783)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,033 miles
- Test number
- 715047691660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,250 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 144,250 miles
- Test number
- 316334319263
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill trays fitted
Pass139,048 miles (+2,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,048 miles
- Test number
- 586334948640
- 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))
Pass136,141 miles (+17,748)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 136,141 miles
- Test number
- 291751786466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 118,393 miles
- Test number
- 225740901253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,393 miles (+8,442)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,393 miles
- Test number
- 213914468257
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass109,951 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 109,951 miles
- Test number
- 284045434512
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass104,578 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 104,578 miles
- Test number
- 197786225005
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail104,578 miles (+9,708)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,578 miles
- Test number
- 655285115000
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass94,870 miles (-2,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 94,870 miles
- Test number
- 266286214003
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass97,347 miles (+28,101)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,347 miles
- Test number
- 456942352334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,246 miles
- Test number
- 316739202074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K31 HSC
- Does K31 HSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 HSC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K31 HSC?
- The MOT on K31 HSC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K31 HSC done?
- K31 HSC was recorded at 181,216 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
- Has K31 HSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 HSC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K31 HSC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K31 HSC find?
- K31 HSC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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