Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
129 TUMOT history
129 TU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 135,357 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 129 TU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
129 TU was last recorded at 135,357 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,354 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,357 miles
- 2025 – 132,896 miles
- 2024 – 129,659 miles
- 2023 – 126,284 miles
- 2022 – 123,938 miles
- 2021 – 122,595 miles
- 2020 – 121,707 miles
- 2019 – 119,656 miles
- 2018 – 117,157 miles
- 2017 – 114,502 miles
- 2016 – 111,599 miles
- 2015 – 107,738 miles
- 2014 – 103,118 miles
- 2013 – 98,382 miles
- 2012 – 93,472 miles
- 2011 – 89,332 miles
- 2010 – 86,129 miles
- 2009 – 82,366 miles
- 2008 – 77,310 miles
- 2007 – 71,814 miles
- 2006 – 56,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,357 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,357 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 135,357 miles
- Test number
- 336145701486
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail135,354 miles (+2,458)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,354 miles
- Test number
- 952017492768
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,896 miles (+3,237)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,896 miles
- Test number
- 753336013184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,659 miles (+3,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,659 miles
- Test number
- 746399639655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,284 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 126,284 miles
- Test number
- 841240758289
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,284 miles (+2,346)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,284 miles
- Test number
- 204780971699
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,938 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,938 miles
- Test number
- 961873765642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,595 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,595 miles
- Test number
- 910449754078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,707 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 121,707 miles
- Test number
- 317644982316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,656 miles (+2,499)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 119,656 miles
- Test number
- 454110314452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,157 miles (+2,655)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 117,157 miles
- Test number
- 207248730861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,502 miles (+2,903)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 114,502 miles
- Test number
- 752671434225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,599 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,599 miles
- Test number
- 242502432176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,738 miles (+4,620)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,738 miles
- Test number
- 417701295114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,118 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,118 miles
- Test number
- 629335884158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,382 miles (+4,910)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 98,382 miles
- Test number
- 109110483179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,472 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,472 miles
- Test number
- 216558382163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,332 miles (+16)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,332 miles
- Test number
- 518568971154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail89,316 miles (+3,187)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,316 miles
- Test number
- 618736171116
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,129 miles (+3,763)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 86,129 miles
- Test number
- 472398480122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,366 miles (+5,056)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 82,366 miles
- Test number
- 204142989458
- NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted
- NoteSlight damage to windscreen
Pass77,310 miles (+5,496)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,310 miles
- Test number
- 664134288181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,814 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 71,814 miles
- Test number
- 932698687185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,797 miles (+14,917)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,797 miles
- Test number
- 334467187115
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass56,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,880 miles
- Test number
- 251725646178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 129 TU
- What vehicle is registration 129 TU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 129 TU on a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 129 TU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 129 TU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 129 TU?
- The MOT on 129 TU is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 129 TU done?
- 129 TU was recorded at 135,357 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
- Has 129 TU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 129 TU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 129 TU 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 129 TU find?
- 129 TU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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