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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K50 PHWMOT history

K50 PHW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

K50 PHW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,827 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 PHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 PHW was last recorded at 129,827 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,823 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,827 miles
  • 2025 – 127,177 miles
  • 2023 – 124,947 miles
  • 2022 – 122,348 miles
  • 2021 – 118,976 miles
  • 2020 – 116,865 miles
  • 2019 – 99,995 miles
  • 2018 – 84,061 miles
  • 2017 – 66,283 miles
  • 2016 – 54,251 miles
  • 2015 – 45,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,827 miles

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,827 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    491263333613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,823 miles (+2,646)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,823 miles
    Test number
    388676111531
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside / Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass127,177 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,177 miles
    Test number
    805721445268
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp heavily corroded
  4. Pass124,947 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,947 miles
    Test number
    795054446440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,348 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    780591009740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,345 miles (+3,369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,345 miles
    Test number
    143987196990
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass118,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    109189057808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail118,976 miles (+2,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    300828985227
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass116,865 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    664508852622
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail116,865 miles (+16,870)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    851359955266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass99,995 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    362746212917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,842 miles (+15,781)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    303095265382
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction centarl (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
  13. Pass84,061 miles (+17,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    221023757128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass66,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    835814929050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail66,283 miles (+12,032)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    230072145952
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,251 miles (+8,843)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,251 miles
    Test number
    511129507858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass45,408 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    888935805200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about K50 PHW

Does K50 PHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 PHW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 PHW?
The MOT on K50 PHW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 PHW done?
K50 PHW was recorded at 129,827 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has K50 PHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 PHW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 PHW 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 PHW find?
K50 PHW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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