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AUDI

A3 · Black

DG59 KMK
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Feb 2025
First reg9 Sep 2009
Mileage178,527 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 May 2026.

FAILED · 24 Mar 2026
Test date24 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number917881647562
Mileage178,527 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2025
Test date25 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number815271374725
Mileage169,826 mi
MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Feb 2025
Test date17 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number342860875416
Mileage166,075 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front flexi hose bracket insecure
MajorCentral Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2024
Test date23 Feb 2024
Expiry22 Feb 2025
Test number880221462304
Mileage146,521 mi
FAILED · 20 Feb 2024
Test date20 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number409858135124
Mileage146,508 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry16 Feb 2024
Test number623025352376
Mileage130,233 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust Emissions were too clean to read during test
FAILED · 6 Feb 2023
Test date6 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number818765037287
Mileage130,233 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust Emissions were too clean to read during test
PASSED · 10 Jan 2022
Test date10 Jan 2022
Expiry9 Jan 2023
Test number778328716089
Mileage118,489 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage
AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns/Os (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 5 Jan 2022
Test date5 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number278984089412
Mileage118,489 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage
AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Ns/Os (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns/Os (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry6 Jan 2022
Test number455574896360
Mileage103,163 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry6 Jan 2021
Test number929211611239
Mileage93,964 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Jan 2019
Test date7 Jan 2019
Expiry6 Jan 2020
Test number274987010877
Mileage89,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2017
Test date21 Nov 2017
Expiry22 Nov 2018
Test number879545815776
Mileage83,360 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry22 Nov 2017
Test number680406483656
Mileage79,021 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2015
Test date23 Oct 2015
Expiry18 Nov 2016
Test number749134896977
Mileage73,057 mi
AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 23 Oct 2015
Test date23 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number801922461287
Mileage73,057 mi
AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2014
Test date4 Nov 2014
Expiry18 Nov 2015
Test number596368904303
Mileage65,130 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 4 Nov 2014
Test date4 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number256398504343
Mileage65,130 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredOffside front tyre perished too excess
PASSED · 19 Nov 2013
Test date19 Nov 2013
Expiry18 Nov 2014
Test number696853723366
Mileage59,096 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredn/s/f tyre cracked on tred. o/s/f tyre cracked on tred.
PASSED · 17 Sep 2012
Test date17 Sep 2012
Expiry16 Sep 2013
Test number346121362499
Mileage47,447 mi
User Enterednsf/nsr slight damage to sidewalls