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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T161 JLLMOT history

T161 JLL is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
164,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 JLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 JLL was last recorded at 164,978 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 8,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,687 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,291 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,978 miles
  • 2023 – 156,687 miles
  • 2021 – 136,829 miles
  • 2019 – 133,208 miles
  • 2018 – 124,470 miles
  • 2017 – 118,082 miles
  • 2016 – 117,182 miles
  • 2015 – 116,044 miles
  • 2014 – 115,158 miles
  • 2013 – 113,514 miles
  • 2012 – 111,855 miles
  • 2011 – 110,193 miles
  • 2010 – 108,472 miles
  • 2009 – 106,489 miles
  • 2008 – 100,421 miles
  • 2007 – 89,599 miles
  • 2006 – 76,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,978 miles (+8,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,978 miles
    Test number
    893948764949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  2. Pass156,687 miles (+19,858)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,687 miles
    Test number
    669799354859
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded advice to change (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded advice to change (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass136,829 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,829 miles
    Test number
    802105846901
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail136,823 miles (+3,615)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,823 miles
    Test number
    467852631251
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass133,208 miles (+8,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    798068677473
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,470 miles (+6,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    224512459725
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn

  7. Pass118,082 miles (+900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    291531369274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass117,182 miles (+1,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    994884103510
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass116,044 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,044 miles
    Test number
    129244905136
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail116,038 miles (+880)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    256753305163
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass115,158 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,158 miles
    Test number
    466555604168
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail115,152 miles (+1,638)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,152 miles
    Test number
    226744204119
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass113,514 miles (+1,659)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,514 miles
    Test number
    677362313163
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWasher jets poor
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  14. Pass111,855 miles (+1,662)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    219684412164
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteRear wheels tight to turn

  15. Pass110,193 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    516869801114
    • 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)

  16. Fail110,190 miles (+1,718)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,190 miles
    Test number
    199858301169
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass108,472 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    743199400144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,489 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,489 miles
    Test number
    553160529134
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels
    • NoteUnable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

  19. Fail106,488 miles (+6,067)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    383367519137
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels
    • NoteUnable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

  20. Pass100,421 miles (+10,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    560452128148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,599 miles (+13,511)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    380270227146
    • NoteChip in windscreen zone A on maximum limit
    • NoteFront brake imbalance reardings high, recommend further investigation

  22. Pass76,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    904558216079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 JLL

Does T161 JLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 JLL expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 JLL?
The MOT on T161 JLL expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 JLL done?
T161 JLL was recorded at 164,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has T161 JLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 JLL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T161 JLL 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 T161 JLL find?
T161 JLL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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