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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

K50 EFEMOT history

K50 EFE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

K50 EFE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,664 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 EFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 EFE was last recorded at 114,664 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,100 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
564 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,664 miles
  • 2025 – 100,307 miles
  • 2024 – 98,454 miles
  • 2023 – 96,230 miles
  • 2022 – 94,559 miles
  • 2021 – 92,293 miles
  • 2020 – 90,200 miles
  • 2019 – 86,108 miles
  • 2018 – 81,273 miles
  • 2017 – 77,004 miles
  • 2016 – 68,064 miles
  • 2015 – 63,109 miles
  • 2014 – 57,839 miles
  • 2013 – 51,068 miles
  • 2012 – 44,670 miles
  • 2011 – 37,744 miles
  • 2010 – 32,827 miles
  • 2009 – 25,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,664 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view REPLACEMENT ADVISED (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEALRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,664 miles (+564)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,664 miles
    Test number
    740275251652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view REPLACEMENT ADVISED (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
    • AdvisoryRear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

  2. Fail114,100 miles (+13,793)6 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    198897268912
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view REPLACEMENT ADVISED (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
    • AdvisoryRear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Pass100,307 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    678174730351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,454 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,454 miles
    Test number
    203080422797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    962366998039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,225 miles (+1,666)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    163165118356
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,559 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    992340763520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    527267504990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,292 miles (+2,092)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    983189029216
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass90,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    195869976718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail90,200 miles (+4,092)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    811926001220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass86,108 miles (+4,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    187661633133
    • 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))

  13. Pass81,273 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    142886751970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,211 miles (+4,207)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,211 miles
    Test number
    854868721434
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass77,004 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    242810564943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,923 miles (+8,859)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    884864576804
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Failed test. (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass68,064 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,064 miles
    Test number
    932576162696
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

  18. Fail67,921 miles (+4,812)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    942238312299
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

  19. Pass63,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    227807965459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,109 miles (+5,270)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    785386665198
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass57,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    497364964194
    • 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)

  22. Fail57,839 miles (+6,771)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    697284664109
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass51,068 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    216165453135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    629034262127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,666 miles (+6,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    199904862132
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass37,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    985451761143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,744 miles (+4,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    298421361457
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass32,827 miles (+7,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    433612470129
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass25,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    954516199180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 EFE

Does K50 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 EFE is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 EFE?
The MOT on K50 EFE is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 EFE done?
K50 EFE was recorded at 114,664 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has K50 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 EFE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 EFE 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 K50 EFE find?
K50 EFE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view replacement advised, and 5 more.

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