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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

T18 MTEMOT history

T18 MTE is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 175,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,453 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 MTE was last recorded at 175,453 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,082 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,371 miles
Average per year
6,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,453 miles
  • 2024 – 173,082 miles
  • 2022 – 161,172 miles
  • 2021 – 157,106 miles
  • 2020 – 150,145 miles
  • 2018 – 149,183 miles
  • 2017 – 145,831 miles
  • 2016 – 138,876 miles
  • 2015 – 128,251 miles
  • 2014 – 118,114 miles
  • 2013 – 102,174 miles
  • 2012 – 95,186 miles
  • 2010 – 87,069 miles
  • 2009 – 80,095 miles
  • 2008 – 70,674 miles
  • 2007 – 51,185 miles
  • 2006 – 41,553 miles
  • 2005 – 41,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,453 miles (+2,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,453 miles
    Test number
    163511445064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,082 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,082 miles
    Test number
    140810622688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,078 miles (+5,570)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,078 miles
    Test number
    311879336218
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass167,508 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    497575952421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,172 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,172 miles
    Test number
    261462394638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,106 miles (+6,961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,106 miles
    Test number
    216864997044
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,145 miles (+962)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,145 miles
    Test number
    188027090249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damaged jacking point
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,183 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,183 miles
    Test number
    650618801247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    216812663894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail145,831 miles (+6,955)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    772072385766
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass138,876 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,876 miles
    Test number
    114769963545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,718 miles (+10,467)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,718 miles
    Test number
    543691010065
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,251 miles (+10,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    348343605114
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass118,114 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    867692224116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,797 miles (+15,623)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    205904514150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,174 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    138339123177
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNs seat loose on runners

  17. Fail102,174 miles (+6,988)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    128488823187
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNs seat loose on runners

  18. Pass95,186 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    465619322198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    924967540338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail87,069 miles (+6,974)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    180937340317
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass80,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    164726000042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail80,095 miles (+9,421)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    123153069341
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass70,674 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    362345168332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,868 miles (+18,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    723143848093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass51,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    154286037080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail51,185 miles (+9,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    381666237099
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass41,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    512945736059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,553 miles (+51)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    120421236405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass41,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    704140485232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,502 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    101854975277
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Questions about T18 MTE

Does T18 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 MTE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 MTE?
The MOT on T18 MTE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 MTE done?
T18 MTE was recorded at 175,453 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,609 miles a year.
Has T18 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 MTE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 MTE 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 MTE find?
T18 MTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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