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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

T15 TRCMOT history

T15 TRC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
183,888 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 TRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 TRC was last recorded at 183,888 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 5,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,574 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,314 miles
Average per year
9,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,888 miles
  • 2025 – 178,574 miles
  • 2024 – 171,590 miles
  • 2023 – 163,836 miles
  • 2022 – 159,608 miles
  • 2021 – 159,579 miles
  • 2020 – 153,621 miles
  • 2019 – 138,890 miles
  • 2018 – 125,238 miles
  • 2017 – 110,314 miles
  • 2016 – 96,764 miles
  • 2015 – 82,240 miles
  • 2013 – 66,256 miles
  • 2012 – 55,422 miles
  • 2011 – 45,428 miles
  • 2010 – 35,762 miles
  • 2009 – 27,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Covers fitted obscuring components from view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    183,888 miles
    Test number
    874738014105
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail183,888 miles (+5,314)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,888 miles
    Test number
    172716946692
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,574 miles
    Test number
    899797080692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail178,571 miles (+6,981)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,571 miles
    Test number
    832603194428
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass171,590 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    333219057539
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components from view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail171,587 miles (+7,751)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,587 miles
    Test number
    160904327194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components from view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass163,836 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,836 miles
    Test number
    671983761530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOROSION TO UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover lose (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail163,833 miles (+4,225)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,833 miles
    Test number
    293075149358
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOROSION TO UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover lose (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass159,608 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,608 miles
    Test number
    901370097091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,579 miles (+5,958)2 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,579 miles
    Test number
    858740938499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessive fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

  11. Pass153,621 miles (+14,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,621 miles
    Test number
    907083137897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass138,890 miles (+13,652)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,890 miles
    Test number
    258479314890
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass125,238 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,238 miles
    Test number
    855483626122
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail125,226 miles (+14,912)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,226 miles
    Test number
    562477153932
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass110,314 miles (+13,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    250929075010
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass96,764 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,764 miles
    Test number
    477682753296
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail96,720 miles (+14,480)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,720 miles
    Test number
    422256200724
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass82,240 miles (+15,984)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,240 miles
    Test number
    156355905492
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  19. Pass66,256 miles (+10,834)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    396547683418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre below 4mm

  20. Pass55,422 miles (+9,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    478174982257
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass45,428 miles (+9,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    577894381213
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.

  22. Pass35,762 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    202200680271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    492875889260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T15 TRC

Does T15 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 TRC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 TRC?
The MOT on T15 TRC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 TRC done?
T15 TRC was recorded at 183,888 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,317 miles a year.
Has T15 TRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 TRC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 TRC 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 T15 TRC find?
T15 TRC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front; nearside front lower wing corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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