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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

T18 ASAMOT history

T18 ASA is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,614 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 ASA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 ASA was last recorded at 96,614 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,498 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,614 miles
  • 2025 – 93,410 miles
  • 2024 – 90,141 miles
  • 2023 – 86,928 miles
  • 2022 – 84,450 miles
  • 2021 – 79,846 miles
  • 2019 – 72,120 miles
  • 2017 – 64,395 miles
  • 2016 – 55,909 miles
  • 2015 – 49,898 miles
  • 2014 – 42,641 miles
  • 2013 – 35,164 miles
  • 2012 – 28,129 miles
  • 2011 – 18,649 miles
  • 2010 – 11,512 miles
  • 2009 – 8,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,614 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,614 miles (+116)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    467158898574
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,498 miles (+3,088)3 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    994548376991
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,410 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    911698312622
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail93,410 miles (+3,269)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    460217652702
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass90,141 miles (+3,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    224730987291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,928 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    636097090633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,450 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    438948484710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,846 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    324931594923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,845 miles (+7,725)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    873975822706
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    648438950180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,120 miles (+8)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    427925037788
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail72,112 miles (+7,717)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    813154951014
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,395 miles (+8,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    661716813306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    196915697001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,909 miles (+6,011)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    849174314917
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,898 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    839145696463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    567201934328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail42,641 miles (+7,477)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    228430234329
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass35,164 miles (+7,035)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    427436033307
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inside edges

  20. Pass28,129 miles (+9,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    437725332420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,649 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,649 miles
    Test number
    186074561187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,512 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    341541360124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,063 miles
    Test number
    492121509445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 ASA

Does T18 ASA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 ASA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 ASA?
The MOT on T18 ASA is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 ASA done?
T18 ASA was recorded at 96,614 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has T18 ASA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 ASA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 ASA 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 T18 ASA find?
T18 ASA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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