Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,968 cc
K40 RYWMOT history
K40 RYW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,425 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 RYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 2 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 RYW was last recorded at 154,425 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Feb 2021: 98,515 miles, lower than 778,712 miles on 22 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,070 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,355 miles
- Average per year
- 8,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,425 miles
- 2025 – 151,070 miles
- 2024 – 142,192 miles
- 2023 – 128,463 miles
- 2022 – 118,813 miles
- 2021 – 98,515 miles
- 2020 – 778,712 miles
- 2019 – 66,797 miles
- 2018 – 63,534 miles
- 2017 – 60,129 miles
- 2016 – 53,021 miles
- 2015 – 46,294 miles
- 2014 – 40,770 miles
- 2013 – 35,292 miles
- 2012 – 30,467 miles
- 2011 – 26,228 miles
- 2010 – 21,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,425 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,425 miles
- Test number
- 258628597077
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail154,425 miles (+3,355)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,425 miles
- Test number
- 942692269689
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass151,070 miles (+8,878)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 151,070 miles
- Test number
- 726888068698
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
Pass142,192 miles (+13,729)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 142,192 miles
- Test number
- 149680410627
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,463 miles (+9,650)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,463 miles
- Test number
- 990427653623
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass118,813 miles (+20,298)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,813 miles
- Test number
- 944376780745
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever does not fully return
Pass98,515 miles (-680,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,515 miles
- Test number
- 726394592755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass778,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 778,712 miles
- Test number
- 836087321347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail778,712 miles (+711,915)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 778,712 miles
- Test number
- 169022541839
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass66,797 miles (+3,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 66,797 miles
- Test number
- 182286803754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body damage to the wing,no sharp edges.
Pass63,534 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 63,534 miles
- Test number
- 525617380379
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside front door mirror damage
Pass60,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,129 miles
- Test number
- 267395283667
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail60,129 miles (+7,108)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,129 miles
- Test number
- 137546099417
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,021 miles (+6,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,021 miles
- Test number
- 486948508118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot showing signs of grease
- AdvisorySlight signs of oil around steering rack base
Pass46,294 miles (+5,524)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 46,294 miles
- Test number
- 276454115045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing & low on edges
- NoteSlight perishing in both rear tyres
Pass40,770 miles (+5,478)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 40,770 miles
- Test number
- 145620124038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing
Pass35,292 miles (+4,825)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,292 miles
- Test number
- 127528223060
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre perishing
Pass30,467 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 30,467 miles
- Test number
- 319289412032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,228 miles (+4,324)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 26,228 miles
- Test number
- 329715421053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,904 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,904 miles
- Test number
- 722533520018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about K40 RYW
- Does K40 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RYW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 RYW?
- The MOT on K40 RYW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 RYW done?
- K40 RYW was recorded at 154,425 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 8,222 miles a year.
- Has K40 RYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 RYW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 RYW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K40 RYW find?
- K40 RYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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