
Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
Y8 HCJMOT history
Y8 HCJ is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 149,008 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 HCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 HCJ was last recorded at 149,008 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,973 miles · 17 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 6,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,008 miles
- 2025 – 147,497 miles
- 2024 – 142,048 miles
- 2023 – 138,010 miles
- 2021 – 137,201 miles
- 2020 – 133,662 miles
- 2019 – 111,234 miles
- 2018 – 110,035 miles
- 2017 – 104,198 miles
- 2016 – 93,244 miles
- 2015 – 80,245 miles
- 2014 – 68,145 miles
- 2013 – 57,737 miles
- 2012 – 53,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,008 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 149,008 miles
- Test number
- 724736831731
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail148,973 miles (+1,476)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,973 miles
- Test number
- 882591614914
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,497 miles (+5,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 147,497 miles
- Test number
- 712270203741
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,048 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 142,048 miles
- Test number
- 139177552747
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail142,039 miles (+4,029)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,039 miles
- Test number
- 524264716003
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,010 miles (+809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 138,010 miles
- Test number
- 305322946631
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,201 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 137,201 miles
- Test number
- 882129007911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,662 miles (+22,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 133,662 miles
- Test number
- 552225641844
- 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))
Pass111,234 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 111,234 miles
- Test number
- 400812661402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Pass110,035 miles (+5,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,035 miles
- Test number
- 290689488411
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass104,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 104,198 miles
- Test number
- 476034105334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,198 miles (+10,954)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,198 miles
- Test number
- 810244403952
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass93,244 miles (+12,999)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 93,244 miles
- Test number
- 868211795115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,245 miles (+12,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 80,245 miles
- Test number
- 446102865114
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,145 miles (+10,408)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,145 miles
- Test number
- 995231764152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,737 miles
- Test number
- 729158243155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,737 miles (+4,491)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,737 miles
- Test number
- 485527743122
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 53,246 miles
- Test number
- 275058362415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,246 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,246 miles
- Test number
- 866258262111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about Y8 HCJ
- Does Y8 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HCJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 HCJ?
- The MOT on Y8 HCJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 HCJ done?
- Y8 HCJ was recorded at 149,008 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
- Has Y8 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 HCJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 HCJ 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 Y8 HCJ find?
- Y8 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.
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