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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S8 JPVMOT history

S8 JPV is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S8 JPV red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
120,202 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JPV was last recorded at 120,202 miles on 12 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,189 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,202 miles
  • 2025 – 114,453 miles
  • 2024 – 105,592 miles
  • 2023 – 96,262 miles
  • 2022 – 90,137 miles
  • 2021 – 79,332 miles
  • 2020 – 67,299 miles
  • 2019 – 67,288 miles
  • 2018 – 47,679 miles
  • 2017 – 32,997 miles
  • 2015 – 17,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,202 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Surface corrosion present to underside and suspension cmponents

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,202 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,202 miles
    Test number
    207298545705
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,189 miles (+5,736)4 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    201158556940
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    406572207117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present to underside and suspension cmponents

  4. Fail114,453 miles (+8,861)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    731398517868
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present to underside and suspension cmponents

  5. Pass105,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,592 miles
    Test number
    882451511465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,589 miles (+9,327)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    960112317260
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,262 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    887290148452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,258 miles (+6,121)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,258 miles
    Test number
    191381629329
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect 225/40R18 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,137 miles (+10,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    458461203656
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,332 miles (+12,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    209533564179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass67,299 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    862039609656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,296 miles (+8)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    850041449175
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail67,288 miles (+5,190)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    167194378745
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front to centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass62,098 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    62,098 miles
    Test number
    685649563321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  15. Fail62,098 miles (+14,419)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,098 miles
    Test number
    677586747528
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  16. Pass47,679 miles (+14,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    907552505640
    • AdvisoryFront front discs slight fluctuation on brake rollers, not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    382790806478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,997 miles (+15,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    556581459439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass17,939 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,939 miles
    Test number
    850027509617
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail17,938 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,938 miles
    Test number
    971794112823
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 JPV

Does S8 JPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JPV is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 JPV?
The MOT on S8 JPV is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JPV done?
S8 JPV was recorded at 120,202 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,580 miles a year.
Has S8 JPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JPV has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 JPV 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 S8 JPV find?
S8 JPV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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