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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,781 cc

P263 GPFMOT history

P263 GPF is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,974 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P263 GPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P263 GPF was last recorded at 131,974 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,076 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
3,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,974 miles
  • 2025 – 126,076 miles
  • 2024 – 118,172 miles
  • 2023 – 110,564 miles
  • 2022 – 104,323 miles
  • 2021 – 99,061 miles
  • 2018 – 99,007 miles
  • 2017 – 98,634 miles
  • 2016 – 98,184 miles
  • 2015 – 97,030 miles
  • 2014 – 95,505 miles
  • 2013 – 93,556 miles
  • 2012 – 91,662 miles
  • 2011 – 88,557 miles
  • 2010 – 84,627 miles
  • 2009 – 81,189 miles
  • 2008 – 77,088 miles
  • 2007 – 71,902 miles
  • 2006 – 68,307 miles
  • 2005 – 61,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,974 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,974 miles (+5,898)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,974 miles
    Test number
    172437556761
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass126,076 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    421589073603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail125,946 miles (+7,774)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    663045109644
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass118,172 miles (+7,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    781568797992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,564 miles (+6,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    978047115411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass104,323 miles (+127)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    797048472668
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,196 miles (+5,135)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    372707515942
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,061 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    750986294789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    655880586991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Fail99,007 miles (+373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    627237004715
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass98,634 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    658929436848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,184 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    699592262987
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,030 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    205563863530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  14. Fail97,028 miles (+62)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,028 miles
    Test number
    264226270412
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  15. Fail96,966 miles (+1,461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,966 miles
    Test number
    572854589526
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Fail95,505 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    495507034429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  17. Pass95,505 miles (+1,949)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    668447734382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  18. Pass93,556 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    275547033365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,662 miles (+3,105)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    125394232319
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding on slighty

  20. Pass88,557 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    819279741389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,627 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,627 miles
    Test number
    304440740394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,189 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    821815859379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,088 miles (+5,186)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    143242858371
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusting
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteVehicle fitted with plastic under trays

  24. Pass71,902 miles (+3,595)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    220075457310
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteSome play in both sides front top suspension mountings

  25. Pass68,307 miles (+6,789)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    801283866325
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs worn and rusted to excess
    • NoteBoth sides front brake pads wearing low
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake pads worn to excess and there limit

  26. Pass61,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    442892465422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P263 GPF

Does P263 GPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P263 GPF expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P263 GPF?
The MOT on P263 GPF expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P263 GPF done?
P263 GPF was recorded at 131,974 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
Has P263 GPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P263 GPF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P263 GPF 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 P263 GPF find?
P263 GPF failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring mounting fractured; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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