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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K60 HEWMOT history

K60 HEW is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

K60 HEW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,234 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 HEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 HEW was last recorded at 159,234 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,415 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,819 miles
Average per year
9,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,234 miles
  • 2025 – 155,415 miles
  • 2024 – 151,014 miles
  • 2023 – 141,787 miles
  • 2022 – 130,128 miles
  • 2021 – 120,069 miles
  • 2020 – 110,894 miles
  • 2019 – 100,437 miles
  • 2018 – 88,431 miles
  • 2017 – 77,178 miles
  • 2016 – 67,118 miles
  • 2015 – 56,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,234 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,234 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,234 miles
    Test number
    431610245040
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,415 miles
    Test number
    354206878054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail155,413 miles (+4,399)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,413 miles
    Test number
    293220168629
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass151,014 miles (+9,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,014 miles
    Test number
    267555387961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass141,787 miles (+11,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,787 miles
    Test number
    799113815776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,128 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    551342054889
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Fail130,128 miles (+10,059)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    453026203805
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass120,069 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    405808638097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,981 miles (+9,087)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,981 miles
    Test number
    859522260630
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing L3O HB should be L3 OHB (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing L3O HB should be L3 OHB (0.1 (d))
  10. Pass110,894 miles (+10,457)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    307981286677
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
  11. Pass100,437 miles (+12,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    947750565668
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass88,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    862849509690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,431 miles (+11,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    145452256723
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  14. Pass77,178 miles (+10,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,178 miles
    Test number
    938397818022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass67,118 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    712668641412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,481 miles (+10,310)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    907516969707
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid head light washers inop (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid head light washer inop (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted visual only
  17. Pass56,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    286949865081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail56,171 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    368919165031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K60 HEW

Does K60 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K60 HEW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K60 HEW?
The MOT on K60 HEW 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 K60 HEW done?
K60 HEW was recorded at 159,234 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 9,336 miles a year.
Has K60 HEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 HEW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K60 HEW 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 K60 HEW find?
K60 HEW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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