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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T181 ASLMOT history

T181 ASL is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,818 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 ASL
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 ASL was last recorded at 106,818 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,916 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,818 miles
  • 2021 – 104,916 miles
  • 2020 – 101,137 miles
  • 2019 – 97,832 miles
  • 2018 – 95,712 miles
  • 2017 – 93,513 miles
  • 2016 – 90,413 miles
  • 2015 – 87,943 miles
  • 2014 – 83,040 miles
  • 2013 – 78,595 miles
  • 2012 – 77,238 miles
  • 2011 – 76,719 miles
  • 2010 – 74,824 miles
  • 2009 – 73,667 miles
  • 2008 – 72,388 miles
  • 2007 – 70,387 miles
  • 2006 – 67,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,818 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed possible unseen structure/corrosion while jacked up closing improved (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension 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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside windscreen has small chip

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,818 miles (+1,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    370451614591
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed possible unseen structure/corrosion while jacked up closing improved (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass104,916 miles (+3,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,916 miles
    Test number
    407069011107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,137 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    926870093527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,136 miles (+3,304)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    308819259562
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe / flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe/flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,832 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    413556188922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,831 miles (+2,119)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    539187253887
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure sleave (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,712 miles (+2,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    670955027401
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has small chip
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass93,513 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    695123114639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has small chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat handle missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail93,512 miles (+3,099)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    108679477298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has small chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat handle missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass90,413 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,413 miles
    Test number
    285501307645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside small chip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight ion leak from driveshaft seals

  11. Fail90,412 miles (+2,469)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,412 miles
    Test number
    758303332303
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working full of water (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside small chop on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,943 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    869428955095
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail87,942 miles (+4,902)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    569017655091
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCat heat sheild insicure
    • NoteFront discks worn

  14. Pass83,040 miles (+4,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    369392754077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass78,595 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    427956853041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccident damage at nearside front
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteCorrosion throughout exhaust system
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ball ends

  16. Fail78,595 miles (+1,357)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    845196553019
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccident damage at nearside front
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteCorrosion throughout exhaust system
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ball ends

  17. Pass77,238 miles (+519)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    448769752039
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusty on outer surface

  18. Pass76,719 miles (+1,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    748251361096
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs

  19. Pass74,824 miles (+1,157)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    170190260059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

  20. Fail73,667 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    440910059000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass73,667 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    450810859086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,388 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    932736858052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass70,387 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    633958337094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    133164526005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 ASL

Does T181 ASL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 ASL expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 ASL?
The MOT on T181 ASL expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 ASL done?
T181 ASL was recorded at 106,818 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has T181 ASL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 ASL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T181 ASL 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 T181 ASL find?
T181 ASL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed possible unseen structure/corrosion while jacked up closing improved; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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