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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

R282 SLDMOT history

R282 SLD is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,233 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 SLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R282 SLD was last recorded at 128,233 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 14,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,964 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,269 miles
Average per year
3,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,233 miles
  • 2022 – 113,964 miles
  • 2018 – 109,296 miles
  • 2015 – 98,332 miles
  • 2013 – 83,134 miles
  • 2012 – 78,522 miles
  • 2011 – 64,317 miles
  • 2010 – 63,012 miles
  • 2009 – 61,814 miles
  • 2008 – 60,472 miles
  • 2007 – 59,753 miles
  • 2006 – 58,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,233 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust

What MOT advisories 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,233 miles (+14,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,233 miles
    Test number
    335928854865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust

  2. Pass113,964 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,964 miles
    Test number
    291104643800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail113,962 miles (+4,666)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    312816753879
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on union with hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear clamp corroded allowing system to move (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    405287615086
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail109,296 miles (+10,964)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    726285555388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass98,332 miles (+15,198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    509941615123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,134 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    836670813190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,522 miles (+14,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    658400412190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    206055701482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,317 miles (+1,305)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    459355301144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass63,012 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    994839990079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,814 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    794786699081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,472 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    122672008147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,753 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,753 miles
    Test number
    884131007105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    222718506171
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall worn and starting to crack

Questions about R282 SLD

Does R282 SLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R282 SLD expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R282 SLD?
The MOT on R282 SLD expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R282 SLD done?
R282 SLD was recorded at 128,233 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 3,960 miles a year.
Has R282 SLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 SLD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on R282 SLD 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 R282 SLD find?
R282 SLD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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