AUDI A3 X8DAB has 16 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 AUDI A3 has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,791 miles 2 months ago on Friday 12th June 2026 at 07:59.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 28th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

X8DAB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JUNE 2027133,791 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED11TH JUNE 2026133,793 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH JUNE 202528TH JUNE 2026130,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202428TH JUNE 2025117,487 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 2024117,485 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED29TH JUNE 202328TH JUNE 2024108,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED21ST JUNE 2023107,800 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements Spacing Between Characters (0.1 (d))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20228TH APRIL 202383,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED5TH APRIL 202283,830 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Left (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20218TH APRIL 202261,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside 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))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20202ND APRIL 202144,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH MARCH 201927TH MARCH 202042,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH MARCH 201942,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH MARCH 201827TH MARCH 201937,537 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201718TH FEBRUARY 201832,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Advise Engine Covers Fitted
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201618TH FEBRUARY 201727,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X8DAB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

X8DAB MOT Comments

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X8DAB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,791 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,557 miles

X8DAB FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration X8DAB was manufactured on Monday 25th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 133,791 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 9,557 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X8DAB has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does X8DAB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 19th August 2026 X8DAB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X8DAB Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 19th August 2026 X8DAB does have Tax. Read more

When does X8DAB Tax expire?

The current Tax for X8DAB will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does X8DAB MOT expire?

The current MOT for X8DAB will expire in 10 months on Monday 28th June 2027. Read more

When did X8DAB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X8DAB was on Friday 12th June 2026 at 07:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X8DAB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for X8DAB we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has X8DAB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for X8DAB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X8DAB?

X8DAB is registered as a 2012 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has X8DAB done?

The odometer reading for X8DAB at the last MOT in June 2026 was 133,791 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,557 miles per year. Read more

How old is X8DAB?

The vehicle X8DAB was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 25th June 2012. Read more

What colour is X8DAB?

The official colour of X8DAB is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does X8DAB have?

X8DAB has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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