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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

K8 TCGMOT history

K8 TCG is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

K8 TCG red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,176 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TCG was last recorded at 82,176 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,173 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,176 miles
  • 2025 – 81,382 miles
  • 2024 – 80,896 miles
  • 2023 – 80,378 miles
  • 2022 – 79,853 miles
  • 2021 – 79,582 miles
  • 2020 – 79,283 miles
  • 2019 – 77,155 miles
  • 2018 – 73,373 miles
  • 2017 – 71,680 miles
  • 2016 – 69,559 miles
  • 2015 – 64,810 miles
  • 2014 – 57,189 miles
  • 2013 – 43,104 miles
  • 2012 – 32,153 miles
  • 2011 – 20,960 miles
  • 2010 – 18,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,176 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,176 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    433351423707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,173 miles (+791)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    106647585329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass81,382 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    447059261066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,381 miles (+485)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    574556066826
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass80,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    389996173296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,896 miles (+518)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    937178209374
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,378 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    271737179947
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,378 miles (+18)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    593985474295
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,360 miles (+507)10 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    134230613814
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,853 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    676970238215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,852 miles (+270)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    553339280185
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,582 miles (+14)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    329113252295
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine oil return pipe leaking form olive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlease ensure that interior of vehicle is in a respectable state before presenting it for the test otherwise vehicle could be refused in future.

  13. Fail79,568 miles (+285)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    406830840289
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction petrol vehicles with 4 or more wheels, not more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat and first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine oil return pipe leaking form olive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlease ensure that interior of vehicle is in a respectable state before presenting it for the test otherwise vehicle could be refused in future.

  14. Pass79,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    449681915263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,283 miles (+2,128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    310019292414
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  16. Pass77,155 miles (+3,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    950989199810
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak on the engine
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn and splitting

  17. Pass73,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    680522705926
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Fail73,373 miles (+1,693)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    459611032333
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Pass71,680 miles (+2,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    474433346433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  20. Pass69,559 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,559 miles
    Test number
    530444290090
    • AdvisoryO/s/r indicator starting to show white

  21. Pass64,810 miles (+7,621)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    725550085025
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has some noise
    • NoteO/s/r indicator showing white
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

  22. Pass57,189 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    129174474463
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise
    • NoteO/s/r indicator starting to show white

  23. Fail57,189 miles (+14,085)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    247834774064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r indicator starting to show white

  24. Pass43,104 miles (+10,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    135145173446
    • NoteSlight noise on the n/s/f wheel bearing

  25. Pass32,153 miles (+11,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    317647172031
    • NoteBoth front tyres are on the tread wear indicators 225/40/18/y

  26. Pass20,960 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    266404061025
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

  27. Pass18,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,950 miles
    Test number
    143758370080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 TCG

Does K8 TCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TCG is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 TCG?
The MOT on K8 TCG is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 TCG done?
K8 TCG was recorded at 82,176 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has K8 TCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TCG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 TCG 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 TCG find?
K8 TCG passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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