
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
K90 PRCMOT history
K90 PRC is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 173,912 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K90 PRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K90 PRC was last recorded at 173,912 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 3,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 170,503 miles · 21 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,409 miles
- Average per year
- 7,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,912 miles
- 2023 – 170,503 miles
- 2020 – 168,669 miles
- 2019 – 162,542 miles
- 2017 – 148,220 miles
- 2016 – 133,623 miles
- 2015 – 117,750 miles
- 2014 – 106,954 miles
- 2013 – 97,147 miles
- 2011 – 75,140 miles
- 2010 – 66,474 miles
- 2009 – 58,453 miles
- 2008 – 54,965 miles
- 2007 – 47,179 miles
- 2006 – 34,588 miles
- 2005 – 22,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySTEERING RACK SLIGHTLY DAMP
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under-tray obscuring some testable components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,912 miles (+3,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 173,912 miles
- Test number
- 370137062054
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySTEERING RACK SLIGHTLY DAMP
Pass170,503 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 170,503 miles
- Test number
- 315219007624
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR coated/corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,669 miles (+169)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 168,669 miles
- Test number
- 952968755332
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder-tray obscuring some testable components
Fail168,500 miles (+5,958)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,500 miles
- Test number
- 560678922261
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder-tray obscuring some testable components
Pass162,542 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 162,542 miles
- Test number
- 830144691824
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail162,533 miles (+14,313)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,533 miles
- Test number
- 866651175199
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass148,220 miles (+14,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 148,220 miles
- Test number
- 433776346355
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass133,623 miles (+15,873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 133,623 miles
- Test number
- 825346936082
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Pass117,750 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 117,750 miles
- Test number
- 870235446885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust mounting security
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail117,750 miles (+13)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,750 miles
- Test number
- 835584546039
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust mounting security
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail117,737 miles (+10,783)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,737 miles
- Test number
- 894390897973
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear axel very rusty around bush
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,954 miles (+9,807)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 106,954 miles
- Test number
- 486284604491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSlight bind to n,s,r brake
Pass97,147 miles (+22,007)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 97,147 miles
- Test number
- 778554193229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,140 miles (+8,666)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,140 miles
- Test number
- 306259231397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass66,474 miles (+8,021)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,474 miles
- Test number
- 420375030314
- NoteSlight bind with rear brakes
Pass58,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 58,453 miles
- Test number
- 720664339338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,453 miles (+3,488)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,453 miles
- Test number
- 481834039495
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass54,965 miles (+7,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 54,965 miles
- Test number
- 932939528334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,179 miles (+12,591)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,179 miles
- Test number
- 161935147397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,588 miles (+11,602)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 34,588 miles
- Test number
- 933853496220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 22,986 miles
- Test number
- 292294105369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,986 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,986 miles
- Test number
- 303014005394
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K90 PRC
- Does K90 PRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K90 PRC expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K90 PRC?
- The MOT on K90 PRC expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K90 PRC done?
- K90 PRC was recorded at 173,912 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 7,928 miles a year.
- Has K90 PRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K90 PRC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on K90 PRC 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 K90 PRC find?
- K90 PRC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and osr; steering rack slightly damp.
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