KP61BYL - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 12 November 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,567 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,567 mi
Expires: 12 November 2026
Passed - 13 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,787 mi
Expires: 12 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,867 mi
Expires: 12 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o.s mirror slightly damaged-front reg plate slightly damaged-slight oil leak-o.s.f shocker slight leak-x2 rear arms corroded-x2 rear links slight play
Failed - 13 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,867 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o.s mirror slightly damaged-front reg plate slightly damaged-slight oil leak-o.s.f shocker slight leak-x2 rear arms corroded-x2 rear links slight play
Passed - 04 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,355 mi
Expires: 03 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 04 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,355 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 23 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,187 mi
Expires: 22 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vt30,front reg plate
Failed - 21 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,186 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected investigate and brake pedal poor-spongy (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory wipers poor-noisy,battery weak,ns reg light inop,underbody-units-suspension rusting,oil spill,nsr linkbar joint play,front suspension arm bushes poor,nsf tyre tread uneven wear
- Advisory rear brake calliper arms seizing-not fully releasing,transmission-clutch rattle
Passed - 09 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,609 mi
Expires: 08 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vt30
Failed - 01 October 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,609 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread cut too cords (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern-bulb fitment faulty-aim will need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel and pedal travel seems more than normal-investigate (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front reg plate poor,suspension noisy-rattly,transmission rattly-shaky,ns reg light inop,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-play,nsr linkbar joint play,oil leak-spill,osf tyre tread low-bulging,osr shocker leaky-damp
- Advisory osf shocker deteriorating-leaky,nsr spring rattly,brake pedal travel more than normal-investigate,suspension-components-underbody-box sections rusting
Passed - 07 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,266 mi
Expires: 14 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vt30
Failed - 07 September 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,265 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory transmission rattle,front brake discs-brake pads deteriorating-judder,passenger reg light inop,coolant spill-weak,oil leak-spill,drivers front shocker deteriorating-leaky and drivers rear too
- Advisory passenger front shocker-spring fitment not OE-investigate,rear springs deteriorating,both rear tyres wearing low on tread-passenger rear bulged
Passed - 15 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,019 mi
Expires: 14 September 2019
Passed - 31 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,001 mi
Expires: 30 August 2018
Failed - 19 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,555 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 25 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,873 mi
Expires: 20 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 21 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,155 mi
Expires: 20 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory no smoke detected
Passed - 13 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,845 mi
Expires: 12 October 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for KP61BYL?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of KP61BYL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of KP61BYL?
This is a 2011 AUDI A3 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of KP61BYL?
This vehicle produces 109 g/km of CO2 emissions.