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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 1,595 cc

R686 JDAMOT history

R686 JDA is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
156,355 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 JDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 JDA was last recorded at 156,355 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2008: 102,398 miles, lower than 115,597 miles on 19 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,793 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,355 miles
  • 2021 – 154,793 miles
  • 2020 – 153,253 miles
  • 2019 – 150,997 miles
  • 2018 – 148,893 miles
  • 2017 – 146,796 miles
  • 2016 – 145,081 miles
  • 2015 – 142,995 miles
  • 2014 – 141,244 miles
  • 2013 – 138,229 miles
  • 2012 – 136,368 miles
  • 2011 – 134,471 miles
  • 2010 – 130,972 miles
  • 2009 – 125,907 miles
  • 2008 – 102,398 miles
  • 2007 – 115,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,355 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,355 miles
    Test number
    607575549372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass154,793 miles (+1,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    108661284743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass153,253 miles (+2,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,253 miles
    Test number
    681244238895
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake calliper damp

  4. Pass150,997 miles (+2,104)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,997 miles
    Test number
    768326627353
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One lamp of two working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at cat blowing slightly, rubber mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,893 miles
    Test number
    298651954919
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Fail148,884 miles (+2,088)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,884 miles
    Test number
    185915204449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass146,796 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,796 miles
    Test number
    349653867094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,750 miles (+1,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    111219885608
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass145,081 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,081 miles
    Test number
    914739035791
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail145,012 miles (+2,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,012 miles
    Test number
    111622097342
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits difficulty in maintaining fast idle (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySounds like exhaust blowing at manifold

  11. Pass142,995 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    778087115062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,244 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    428363504087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake may require attention

  13. Fail141,244 miles (+3,015)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    539403204028
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake may require attention

  14. Fail138,229 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    557939903046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass138,229 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    609749303092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,368 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,368 miles
    Test number
    217322612084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail136,365 miles (+1,894)3 failures4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    768089602028
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass134,471 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    805175301080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,972 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    130,972 miles
    Test number
    282895900014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,907 miles (+23,509)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    180916109025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,398 miles (-13,199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    982103108004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    540260657045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 JDA

Does R686 JDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 JDA expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 JDA?
The MOT on R686 JDA expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 JDA done?
R686 JDA was recorded at 156,355 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has R686 JDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 JDA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on R686 JDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R686 JDA find?
R686 JDA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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