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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T10 EKAMOT history

T10 EKA is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,477 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 EKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 EKA was last recorded at 160,477 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2006: 76,585 miles, lower than 85,205 miles on 30 Aug 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,736 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,477 miles
  • 2024 – 159,736 miles
  • 2023 – 158,934 miles
  • 2022 – 157,364 miles
  • 2021 – 155,718 miles
  • 2020 – 154,607 miles
  • 2019 – 152,107 miles
  • 2018 – 149,363 miles
  • 2017 – 146,589 miles
  • 2016 – 143,801 miles
  • 2015 – 140,184 miles
  • 2014 – 136,539 miles
  • 2013 – 133,041 miles
  • 2012 – 129,438 miles
  • 2011 – 125,604 miles
  • 2010 – 122,438 miles
  • 2009 – 118,457 miles
  • 2008 – 112,507 miles
  • 2007 – 103,287 miles
  • 2006 – 76,585 miles
  • 2005 – 85,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    460801563430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail160,477 miles (+741)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    811389610919
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass159,736 miles (+802)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,736 miles
    Test number
    898770424773
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,934 miles
    Test number
    943036737552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail158,934 miles (+1,570)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,934 miles
    Test number
    288383756341
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass157,364 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    117369669082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,718 miles (+1,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,718 miles
    Test number
    677236370924
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,607 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,607 miles
    Test number
    509849912744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,107 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,107 miles
    Test number
    647637146082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,363 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,363 miles
    Test number
    555813162309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass146,589 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    196255089496
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass143,801 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,801 miles
    Test number
    643293446823
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass140,184 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,184 miles
    Test number
    542926571144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,539 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    658366064264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,041 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,041 miles
    Test number
    869573773267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass129,438 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    646199862258
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass125,604 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,604 miles
    Test number
    398081771222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,438 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    643732670291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,457 miles (+5,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    741502879267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass112,507 miles (+9,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    112,507 miles
    Test number
    780506548261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass103,287 miles (+26,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,287 miles
    Test number
    730356247210
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass76,585 miles (-8,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    800685046241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    341352645470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    473052645228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 EKA

Does T10 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T10 EKA expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T10 EKA?
The MOT on T10 EKA expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T10 EKA done?
T10 EKA was recorded at 160,477 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has T10 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 EKA has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T10 EKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T10 EKA find?
T10 EKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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