Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc
K8 OBAMOT history
K8 OBA is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 61,502 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 OBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 OBA was last recorded at 61,502 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,516 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,986 miles
- Average per year
- 4,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,502 miles
- 2024 – 59,516 miles
- 2023 – 57,706 miles
- 2022 – 54,403 miles
- 2021 – 51,800 miles
- 2020 – 49,736 miles
- 2019 – 42,385 miles
- 2018 – 35,899 miles
- 2017 – 28,946 miles
- 2016 – 23,287 miles
- 2015 – 17,573 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,502 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTiming chain noisy
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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,502 miles (+1,986)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 61,502 miles
- Test number
- 406203249589
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTiming chain noisy
Pass59,516 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 59,516 miles
- Test number
- 147060981763
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail59,512 miles (+1,806)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,512 miles
- Test number
- 438129743076
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass57,706 miles (+3,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 57,706 miles
- Test number
- 509429749234
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s Has a cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,403 miles (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 54,403 miles
- Test number
- 449924875338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,800 miles (+2,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 51,800 miles
- Test number
- 417127925815
- 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))
Pass49,736 miles (+7,351)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 49,736 miles
- Test number
- 386949719327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,385 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,385 miles
- Test number
- 594579008249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,372 miles (+6,473)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,372 miles
- Test number
- 570093193117
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended CLIP MISSING (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oily but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall damaged no inner structure showing
- AdvisorySigns of heat in both rear discs
Pass35,899 miles (+6,953)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 35,899 miles
- Test number
- 394704967777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,946 miles (+5,659)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 28,946 miles
- Test number
- 120573968937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge/mishaping
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in tread/wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass23,287 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 23,287 miles
- Test number
- 295336993452
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass17,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,573 miles
- Test number
- 667416625159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 OBA
- Does K8 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 OBA is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K8 OBA?
- The MOT on K8 OBA is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 OBA done?
- K8 OBA was recorded at 61,502 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
- Has K8 OBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 OBA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on K8 OBA 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 OBA find?
- K8 OBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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