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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

K40 ECLMOT history

K40 ECL is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

K40 ECL white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,878 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 ECL was last recorded at 152,878 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 6,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,456 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,422 miles
Average per year
7,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,878 miles
  • 2025 – 146,456 miles
  • 2024 – 140,512 miles
  • 2023 – 134,471 miles
  • 2022 – 128,254 miles
  • 2021 – 122,013 miles
  • 2020 – 115,535 miles
  • 2019 – 109,316 miles
  • 2018 – 101,320 miles
  • 2017 – 88,804 miles
  • 2015 – 68,089 miles
  • 2014 – 57,679 miles
  • 2013 – 47,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel been welded repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under covers fitted obscuring some parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    828453100984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,877 miles (+6,421)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,877 miles
    Test number
    313221826505
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,456 miles
    Test number
    237495854656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,455 miles (+5,943)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    971308765000
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass140,512 miles (+6,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    900011594670
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
  6. Pass134,471 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    603329527715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,465 miles (+6,211)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    453044298047
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  8. Pass128,254 miles (+6,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,254 miles
    Test number
    626838228737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. Pass122,013 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,013 miles
    Test number
    977306809081
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Fail122,010 miles (+6,475)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    150629422119
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass115,535 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,535 miles
    Test number
    443688396173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel been welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts
  12. Fail115,532 miles (+6,216)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,532 miles
    Test number
    386100546063
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel been welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts
  13. Pass109,316 miles (+7,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    378440753166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass101,320 miles (+12,516)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    794642264967
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass88,804 miles (+20,715)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    427151597586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,089 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    486630285086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,679 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    698927154083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    806927643063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 ECL

Does K40 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 ECL is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 ECL?
The MOT on K40 ECL is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 ECL done?
K40 ECL was recorded at 152,878 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,942 miles a year.
Has K40 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 ECL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 ECL 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 K40 ECL find?
K40 ECL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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