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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T161 JVGMOT history

T161 JVG is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
79,821 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 JVG was last recorded at 79,821 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,117 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,821 miles
  • 2023 – 79,117 miles
  • 2022 – 78,704 miles
  • 2021 – 77,947 miles
  • 2020 – 77,670 miles
  • 2019 – 76,967 miles
  • 2018 – 75,566 miles
  • 2017 – 74,242 miles
  • 2016 – 72,347 miles
  • 2015 – 70,136 miles
  • 2014 – 67,380 miles
  • 2013 – 64,098 miles
  • 2012 – 61,625 miles
  • 2011 – 59,460 miles
  • 2010 – 57,414 miles
  • 2009 – 54,061 miles
  • 2008 – 50,544 miles
  • 2007 – 47,582 miles
  • 2006 – 44,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,821 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose on axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,821 miles (+704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    564392657306
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose on axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,117 miles (+413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    871114363202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle

  3. Pass78,704 miles (+757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    842120663398
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both n/s and o/s wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter clip broken, but fuel filter not likely to fall out.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mount has some lift.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose before rear axle and brake union going into hose corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass77,947 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    499851880534
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking at edge of side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle components corroded at rear.

  5. Fail77,947 miles (+277)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    511869301309
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded and holed next to bush mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking at edge of side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle components corroded at rear.

  6. Pass77,670 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    459510913362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,967 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    365875428659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,967 miles (+1,401)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    851855970608
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    376364067592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail75,566 miles (+1,324)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    272092445720
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass74,242 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    927089098053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight cracks in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen

  12. Fail74,242 miles (+1,895)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    138717485017
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight cracks in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen

  13. Pass72,347 miles (+2,211)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    597643066185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread is cracking

  14. Pass70,136 miles (+2,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    187702919778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking coolant.

  15. Pass67,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    708269234212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,380 miles (+3,282)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    455259134255
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose shrouds corrosion

  17. Pass64,098 miles (+175)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    189511443277
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteRadiater leaking
    • NoteRear brake pipes to and from both rear hoses oxidizing

  18. Fail63,923 miles (+2,298)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    956394893138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteRadiater looks to have a leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes to and from both rear brake hoses oxidizing

  19. Pass61,625 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    818895192153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,622 miles (+2,162)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    257544992122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass59,460 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    379038801487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail59,448 miles (+2,034)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,448 miles
    Test number
    935674091112
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail57,414 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    132297990158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass57,414 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    443747490129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass54,061 miles (+3,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    584598369027
    • NoteOil leak gearbox

  26. Pass50,544 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    982716668076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,582 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    154581967046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    203160666066
    • 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 T161 JVG

Does T161 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 JVG expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 JVG?
The MOT on T161 JVG expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 JVG done?
T161 JVG was recorded at 79,821 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has T161 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 JVG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T161 JVG 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 JVG find?
T161 JVG passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose on axle.; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear inner bush..

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