Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
X8 DABMOT history
X8 DAB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 133,791 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 DAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 DAB was last recorded at 133,791 miles on 12 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jun 2026: 133,791 miles, lower than 133,793 miles on 11 Jun 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,793 miles · 11 Jun 2026
- Average per year
- 10,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,791 miles
- 2025 – 130,281 miles
- 2024 – 117,487 miles
- 2023 – 108,081 miles
- 2022 – 83,830 miles
- 2021 – 61,665 miles
- 2020 – 44,819 miles
- 2019 – 42,298 miles
- 2018 – 37,537 miles
- 2017 – 32,258 miles
- 2016 – 27,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,791 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 19 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,791 miles (-2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 133,791 miles
- Test number
- 309618532553
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail133,793 miles (+3,512)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,793 miles
- Test number
- 146765321711
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,281 miles (+12,794)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 130,281 miles
- Test number
- 771963473027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,487 miles
- Test number
- 604745379175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,485 miles (+9,404)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,485 miles
- Test number
- 140767273225
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,081 miles (+281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 108,081 miles
- Test number
- 241236426848
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail107,800 miles (+23,970)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,800 miles
- Test number
- 311818240772
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing Between Characters (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,830 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 83,830 miles
- Test number
- 734734573298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail83,830 miles (+22,165)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,830 miles
- Test number
- 694128399474
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass61,665 miles (+16,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 61,665 miles
- Test number
- 170959071069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass44,819 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 44,819 miles
- Test number
- 869218110497
- 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))
Pass42,298 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,298 miles
- Test number
- 384636326537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail42,298 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,298 miles
- Test number
- 798978383707
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass37,537 miles (+5,279)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,537 miles
- Test number
- 256751733584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,258 miles (+4,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 32,258 miles
- Test number
- 119810505947
- AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 27,446 miles
- Test number
- 249064778795
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X8 DAB
- Does X8 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DAB is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 DAB?
- The MOT on X8 DAB is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 DAB done?
- X8 DAB was recorded at 133,791 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 10,314 miles a year.
- Has X8 DAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 DAB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 DAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X8 DAB find?
- X8 DAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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