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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

T121 OLDMOT history

T121 OLD is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
159,169 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 OLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 OLD was last recorded at 159,169 miles on 30 May 2025, 10,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,955 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,214 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,169 miles
  • 2024 – 148,955 miles
  • 2023 – 135,951 miles
  • 2022 – 127,255 miles
  • 2021 – 121,028 miles
  • 2020 – 116,037 miles
  • 2019 – 105,566 miles
  • 2018 – 95,431 miles
  • 2017 – 89,828 miles
  • 2016 – 82,512 miles
  • 2015 – 77,365 miles
  • 2014 – 73,189 miles
  • 2013 – 69,108 miles
  • 2012 – 63,164 miles
  • 2011 – 58,361 miles
  • 2010 – 49,940 miles
  • 2009 – 39,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,169 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,169 miles (+10,214)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,169 miles
    Test number
    113758644586
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,955 miles (+13,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,955 miles
    Test number
    585303361950
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass135,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,951 miles
    Test number
    622016295423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,951 miles (+8,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,951 miles
    Test number
    211778112332
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,255 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    136922494336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,028 miles (+4,991)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,028 miles
    Test number
    705017678119
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,037 miles (+10,471)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    597714728183
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass105,566 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,566 miles
    Test number
    122578753893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Fail105,554 miles (+10,123)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    379994399035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass95,431 miles (+5,603)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    405542118813
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Starting to perish,OK at want's replacing soon. (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak may need replacing in future. (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass89,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    872260321003
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner edge

  12. Fail89,824 miles (+7,312)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    874636422781
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner edge

  13. Pass82,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    384337647124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  14. Fail82,509 miles (+5,144)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    401089553216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  15. Pass77,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    610227083618
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail77,358 miles (+4,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    221351145064
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,189 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    789649834279
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass69,108 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    797521733242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,164 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    289510032255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,361 miles (+8,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    639841271283
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,940 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    231443700132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,748 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    354472299056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNumber plates inorrectly spaced
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about T121 OLD

Does T121 OLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 OLD expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 OLD?
The MOT on T121 OLD expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 OLD done?
T121 OLD was recorded at 159,169 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has T121 OLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 OLD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T121 OLD 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 T121 OLD find?
T121 OLD passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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