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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V689 HKGMOT history

V689 HKG is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 266,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
266,487 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 HKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 HKG was last recorded at 266,487 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,333 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
10,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,487 miles
  • 2025 – 255,104 miles
  • 2024 – 247,767 miles
  • 2023 – 237,878 miles
  • 2022 – 227,130 miles
  • 2021 – 217,764 miles
  • 2020 – 209,354 miles
  • 2019 – 196,940 miles
  • 2018 – 183,351 miles
  • 2017 – 169,817 miles
  • 2016 – 158,633 miles
  • 2015 – 156,182 miles
  • 2014 – 152,165 miles
  • 2013 – 135,654 miles
  • 2012 – 130,280 miles
  • 2011 – 115,417 miles
  • 2010 – 100,224 miles
  • 2009 – 96,759 miles
  • 2008 – 88,152 miles
  • 2007 – 85,252 miles
  • 2006 – 70,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,487 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,487 miles (+154)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    266,487 miles
    Test number
    713929487721
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail266,333 miles (+11,229)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,333 miles
    Test number
    601906002927
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass255,104 miles (+7,337)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    255,104 miles
    Test number
    734918981668
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass247,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    247,767 miles
    Test number
    776817932709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail247,767 miles (+9,889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,767 miles
    Test number
    289044624122
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass237,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    237,878 miles
    Test number
    306886610963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail237,878 miles (+10,748)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,878 miles
    Test number
    710995116531
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass227,130 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    227,130 miles
    Test number
    361367736651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass217,764 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    217,764 miles
    Test number
    168747675676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass209,354 miles (+12,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,354 miles
    Test number
    256014684983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass196,940 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,940 miles
    Test number
    340071244342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,351 miles (+13,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    183,351 miles
    Test number
    172912810247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,817 miles (+11,184)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    884022215189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,633 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,633 miles
    Test number
    649044533482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,182 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,182 miles
    Test number
    999247755166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,165 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,165 miles
    Test number
    106102514266
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  17. Fail152,164 miles (+16,510)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,164 miles
    Test number
    289456604248
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  18. Pass135,654 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    135,654 miles
    Test number
    785464063193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,651 miles (+5,371)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,651 miles
    Test number
    468932063122
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass130,280 miles (+266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    130,280 miles
    Test number
    128110672190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail130,014 miles (+14,597)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    266725162199
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass115,417 miles (+15,193)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,417 miles
    Test number
    575948651167
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating.

  23. Pass100,224 miles (+3,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    581762470121
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass96,759 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    512781089298
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber mounting bush slightly deteriorated

  25. Fail96,754 miles (+8,602)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    524779879233
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber mounting bush slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass88,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    360908168278
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  27. Fail88,152 miles (+2,900)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    561887668229
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  28. Pass85,252 miles (+14,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    430942757380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    483442456323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V689 HKG

Does V689 HKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 HKG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V689 HKG?
The MOT on V689 HKG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V689 HKG done?
V689 HKG was recorded at 266,487 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 10,169 miles a year.
Has V689 HKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 HKG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V689 HKG 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 V689 HKG find?
V689 HKG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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