Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc
R385 TDDMOT history
R385 TDD is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 149,169 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 TDD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R385 TDD was last recorded at 149,169 miles on 8 May 2026, 3,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,313 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,856 miles
- Average per year
- 1,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,169 miles
- 2025 – 145,313 miles
- 2024 – 142,855 miles
- 2023 – 138,409 miles
- 2022 – 134,865 miles
- 2021 – 132,241 miles
- 2020 – 131,316 miles
- 2019 – 130,793 miles
- 2018 – 130,178 miles
- 2017 – 129,660 miles
- 2016 – 128,974 miles
- 2015 – 127,937 miles
- 2014 – 126,860 miles
- 2013 – 125,481 miles
- 2012 – 123,937 miles
- 2011 – 122,371 miles
- 2010 – 120,518 miles
- 2009 – 118,777 miles
- 2008 – 116,142 miles
- 2007 – 114,219 miles
- 2006 – 112,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,169 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 149,169 miles
- Test number
- 347785120429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 176642579850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,313 miles (+2,458)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 862184116357
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,855 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 142,855 miles
- Test number
- 227793735692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,409 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 138,409 miles
- Test number
- 616882996100
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle beam
Pass134,865 miles (+2,624)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 134,865 miles
- Test number
- 660857690632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,241 miles (+925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 132,241 miles
- Test number
- 845966112190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,316 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 131,316 miles
- Test number
- 427418816643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,793 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,793 miles
- Test number
- 935278424170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,178 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 130,178 miles
- Test number
- 138177197842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,660 miles (+686)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,660 miles
- Test number
- 475397636534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,974 miles (+1,037)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 128,974 miles
- Test number
- 141071420851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,937 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 127,937 miles
- Test number
- 555064335112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,860 miles (+1,379)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 126,860 miles
- Test number
- 246849334485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,481 miles (+1,544)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,481 miles
- Test number
- 287379123154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,937 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 123,937 miles
- Test number
- 829987732102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,371 miles (+1,853)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 122,371 miles
- Test number
- 698251931165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,518 miles12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 120,518 miles
- Test number
- 741252230190
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres perishing.
Fail120,516 miles (+1,739)1 failure12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,516 miles
- Test number
- 254672430128
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres perishing.
Pass118,777 miles (+2,635)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 118,777 miles
- Test number
- 243495139172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,142 miles (+1,923)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 116,142 miles
- Test number
- 434138228142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,219 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 114,219 miles
- Test number
- 191173547123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2007
- Odometer
- 112,135 miles
- Test number
- 303665426151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R385 TDD
- Does R385 TDD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 TDD is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R385 TDD?
- The MOT on R385 TDD is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R385 TDD done?
- R385 TDD was recorded at 149,169 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
- Has R385 TDD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 TDD has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on R385 TDD 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 R385 TDD find?
- R385 TDD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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