Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,595 cc
T8 VAYMOT history
T8 VAY is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 192,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 192,010 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 VAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 27 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 VAY was last recorded at 192,010 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 187,644 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,366 miles
- Average per year
- 8,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,010 miles
- 2024 – 187,644 miles
- 2023 – 181,479 miles
- 2022 – 173,710 miles
- 2021 – 166,578 miles
- 2020 – 160,768 miles
- 2019 – 152,699 miles
- 2018 – 142,222 miles
- 2017 – 131,365 miles
- 2016 – 123,037 miles
- 2015 – 112,080 miles
- 2014 – 102,002 miles
- 2013 – 93,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,010 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning on [ pads ok ]
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust slight leak [ control ]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,010 miles (+4,366)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 192,010 miles
- Test number
- 896922717951
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning on [ pads ok ]
Pass187,644 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 187,644 miles
- Test number
- 425778467431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowe arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on both edges (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,479 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,479 miles
- Test number
- 355607150190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust slight leak [ control ]
Fail181,463 miles (+7,753)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,463 miles
- Test number
- 694929549153
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement [ 205/55/16/91W ] (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust slight leak [ control ]
Pass173,710 miles (+7,132)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 173,710 miles
- Test number
- 375762330848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass166,578 miles (+5,810)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,578 miles
- Test number
- 651968398764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,768 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 160,768 miles
- Test number
- 216848878299
- AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage
Fail160,768 miles (+8,069)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,768 miles
- Test number
- 188634914215
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage
Pass152,699 miles (+10,477)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,699 miles
- Test number
- 833290963434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,222 miles (+10,857)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 142,222 miles
- Test number
- 171086571259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,365 miles (+8,328)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 131,365 miles
- Test number
- 634025608958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,037 miles (+10,957)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 123,037 miles
- Test number
- 536845436699
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass112,080 miles (+10,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 792869535619
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass102,002 miles (+8,919)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 102,002 miles
- Test number
- 919144514398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 93,083 miles
- Test number
- 336143723381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,083 miles (+8,235)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,083 miles
- Test number
- 757813323362
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass84,848 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,848 miles
- Test number
- 275403313189
- NoteBoth front shockers have light misting of oil
- NoteRear pads wearing low
Fail84,847 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,847 miles
- Test number
- 749642613172
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteBoth front shockers have light misting of oil
- NoteRear pads wearing low
Questions about T8 VAY
- Does T8 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VAY is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T8 VAY?
- The MOT on T8 VAY is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 VAY done?
- T8 VAY was recorded at 192,010 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,518 miles a year.
- Has T8 VAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 VAY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T8 VAY 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 T8 VAY find?
- T8 VAY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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