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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T18 LEPMOT history

T18 LEP is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
148,579 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LEP was last recorded at 148,579 miles on 2 May 2023, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2010: 91,968 miles, lower than 141,711 miles on 7 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,690 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,579 miles
  • 2022 – 147,690 miles
  • 2020 – 141,285 miles
  • 2019 – 137,386 miles
  • 2018 – 137,292 miles
  • 2017 – 131,292 miles
  • 2016 – 122,430 miles
  • 2015 – 116,761 miles
  • 2014 – 111,373 miles
  • 2013 – 106,786 miles
  • 2012 – 102,546 miles
  • 2011 – 98,051 miles
  • 2010 – 91,968 miles
  • 2009 – 141,711 miles
  • 2008 – 136,569 miles
  • 2007 – 129,593 miles
  • 2006 – 114,267 miles
  • 2005 – 104,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,579 miles (+889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,579 miles
    Test number
    818228118104
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,690 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,690 miles
    Test number
    701164331923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail147,684 miles (+6,399)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,684 miles
    Test number
    374721365026
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,285 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    714472927683
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail141,285 miles (+3,899)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    941154889393
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,386 miles
    Test number
    193576540741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,386 miles (+94)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,386 miles
    Test number
    370141354938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail137,292 miles (+6,000)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    539737991537
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front antiroll bar fouling turbo pipe

  9. Pass131,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    411409625695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,292 miles (+8,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    533267293538
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass122,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    156496647622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,430 miles (+5,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    200003957909
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass116,761 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    681177381141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,373 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    518451004347
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken off
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear indicator slightly discoloured
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn VERY close to legal limit

  15. Fail111,373 miles (+4,587)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    448000404482
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken off
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear indicator slightly discoloured
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn VERY close to legal limit

  16. Pass106,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    526005303378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail106,786 miles (+4,240)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    456942103404
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass102,546 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    738680622390
    • NoteAll brake disc faces in corroded condition
    • NoteNearside front brake wear indicator broken

  19. Fail102,546 miles (+4,495)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    936750422354
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteAll brake disc faces in corroded condition
    • NoteNearside front brake wear indicator broken

  20. Pass98,051 miles (+6,083)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    408262321480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront discs corrosion inner face

  21. Pass91,968 miles (-49,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    361603620333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,711 miles (+5,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    141,711 miles
    Test number
    441301519411
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass136,569 miles (+6,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    194156318338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail129,593 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,593 miles
    Test number
    734833917317
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass129,593 miles (+15,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    129,593 miles
    Test number
    753663717342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,267 miles (+10,081)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    114,267 miles
    Test number
    370943016397
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light indicateing a fault

  27. Pass104,186 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    964935715326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,129 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,129 miles
    Test number
    193822415379
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T18 LEP

Does T18 LEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 LEP expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 LEP?
The MOT on T18 LEP expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 LEP done?
T18 LEP was recorded at 148,579 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has T18 LEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LEP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 LEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T18 LEP find?
T18 LEP passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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