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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T138 KEOMOT history

T138 KEO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
226,833 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 KEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 KEO was last recorded at 226,833 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,910 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,833 miles
  • 2023 – 224,910 miles
  • 2022 – 222,646 miles
  • 2021 – 220,873 miles
  • 2020 – 218,138 miles
  • 2019 – 216,262 miles
  • 2018 – 212,989 miles
  • 2017 – 209,333 miles
  • 2016 – 207,512 miles
  • 2015 – 205,534 miles
  • 2014 – 204,133 miles
  • 2013 – 201,727 miles
  • 2012 – 199,219 miles
  • 2011 – 192,874 miles
  • 2010 – 192,410 miles
  • 2009 – 187,790 miles
  • 2008 – 181,171 miles
  • 2007 – 173,534 miles
  • 2006 – 159,127 miles
  • 2005 – 148,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,833 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,833 miles
    Test number
    380444593765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass224,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    224,910 miles
    Test number
    475578603560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail224,910 miles (+2,264)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,910 miles
    Test number
    509332058650
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Upper Registration plate inscription missing + plate broken (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass222,646 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    222,646 miles
    Test number
    429773459756
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail222,644 miles (+1,771)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,644 miles
    Test number
    115426496097
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped in seat lock (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass220,873 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    220,873 miles
    Test number
    672437935699
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail220,869 miles (+2,731)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,869 miles
    Test number
    660994458465
    • MajorNearside Front 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 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass218,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    218,138 miles
    Test number
    734235194167
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Fail218,138 miles (+1,876)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,138 miles
    Test number
    748714739886
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Pass216,262 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    216,262 miles
    Test number
    408296120220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass212,989 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    212,989 miles
    Test number
    567558948555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail212,958 miles (+3,625)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,958 miles
    Test number
    772539008832
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass209,333 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    209,333 miles
    Test number
    516215646000
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail209,308 miles (+1,796)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,308 miles
    Test number
    606663646555
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass207,512 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    207,512 miles
    Test number
    949520337750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass205,534 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    205,534 miles
    Test number
    795297665101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass204,133 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    204,133 miles
    Test number
    676544064183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass201,727 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    201,727 miles
    Test number
    766048453135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail201,669 miles (+2,450)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,669 miles
    Test number
    848770453154
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass199,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    199,219 miles
    Test number
    746500932174
    • NoteOff side rear brake pads low

  21. Fail199,219 miles (+6,345)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,219 miles
    Test number
    256645122148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear brake pads low

  22. Pass192,874 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    192,874 miles
    Test number
    765048341019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass192,410 miles (+4,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    192,410 miles
    Test number
    471256520381
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

  24. Pass187,790 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    187,790 miles
    Test number
    600837459378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail187,684 miles (+6,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,684 miles
    Test number
    474902259491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass181,171 miles (+7,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    181,171 miles
    Test number
    861712338311
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  27. Pass173,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    173,534 miles
    Test number
    192822257394
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail173,534 miles (+14,407)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,534 miles
    Test number
    212226247396
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass159,127 miles (+10,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    159,127 miles
    Test number
    672426246311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass148,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    973186905390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 KEO

Does T138 KEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 KEO expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 KEO?
The MOT on T138 KEO expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 KEO done?
T138 KEO was recorded at 226,833 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has T138 KEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 KEO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T138 KEO 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 T138 KEO find?
T138 KEO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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