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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

K8 JBUMOT history

K8 JBU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

K8 JBU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,532 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JBU was last recorded at 95,532 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,529 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,532 miles
  • 2024 – 87,868 miles
  • 2023 – 81,832 miles
  • 2022 – 76,137 miles
  • 2021 – 70,783 miles
  • 2020 – 63,979 miles
  • 2019 – 54,062 miles
  • 2018 – 46,183 miles
  • 2017 – 39,531 miles
  • 2016 – 28,078 miles
  • 2015 – 21,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,532 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    687531206086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,529 miles (+7,661)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    584103126501
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  3. Pass87,868 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    502003490452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,861 miles (+6,029)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    564542238247
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass81,832 miles (+5,695)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    105745627599
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,137 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    545797290343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,783 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,783 miles
    Test number
    484265403134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,979 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,979 miles
    Test number
    842556182676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,062 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    622872142729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,058 miles (+7,875)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    177266527393
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass46,183 miles (+6,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    200509438298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass39,531 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    359180979773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,078 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    816388729048
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre
  14. Pass21,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    936238835180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 JBU

Does K8 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JBU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 JBU?
The MOT on K8 JBU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JBU done?
K8 JBU was recorded at 95,532 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,984 miles a year.
Has K8 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JBU 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 K8 JBU find?
K8 JBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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