Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc
V26 VCMMOT history
V26 VCM is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 178,065 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V26 VCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V26 VCM was last recorded at 178,065 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,426 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 639 miles
- Average per year
- 10,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,065 miles
- 2025 – 177,426 miles
- 2024 – 176,471 miles
- 2023 – 174,779 miles
- 2022 – 159,965 miles
- 2021 – 148,848 miles
- 2020 – 138,845 miles
- 2019 – 126,738 miles
- 2018 – 113,457 miles
- 2017 – 98,652 miles
- 2016 – 85,538 miles
- 2015 – 71,386 miles
- 2014 – 58,829 miles
- 2013 – 47,059 miles
- 2012 – 35,572 miles
- 2011 – 23,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 178,065 miles
- Test number
- 892957560395
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail178,065 miles (+639)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,065 miles
- Test number
- 541836415973
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,426 miles (+955)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 177,426 miles
- Test number
- 637942603839
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass176,471 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 176,471 miles
- Test number
- 365800714301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail176,471 miles (+1,692)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,471 miles
- Test number
- 229435332955
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass174,779 miles (+14,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 174,779 miles
- Test number
- 790802012391
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass159,965 miles (+11,117)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 159,965 miles
- Test number
- 365932776613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,848 miles (+10,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 148,848 miles
- Test number
- 883003891949
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,845 miles (+12,107)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 138,845 miles
- Test number
- 682488334666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,738 miles (+13,281)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,738 miles
- Test number
- 939828282319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,457 miles (+14,805)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,457 miles
- Test number
- 140120833486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,652 miles
- Test number
- 998730425232
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Fail98,652 miles (+13,114)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,652 miles
- Test number
- 731552638198
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass85,538 miles (+14,152)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 85,538 miles
- Test number
- 667092729101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,386 miles (+12,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,386 miles
- Test number
- 918032705290
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass58,829 miles (+11,770)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,829 miles
- Test number
- 107503524230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,059 miles (+11,487)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,059 miles
- Test number
- 367169223414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,572 miles (+12,184)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 536094232297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,388 miles
- Test number
- 445951031266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V26 VCM
- Does V26 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 VCM is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V26 VCM?
- The MOT on V26 VCM is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V26 VCM done?
- V26 VCM was recorded at 178,065 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,374 miles a year.
- Has V26 VCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V26 VCM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V26 VCM 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 V26 VCM find?
- V26 VCM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded.
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