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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T198 BLOMOT history

T198 BLO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
66,369 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 BLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 BLO was last recorded at 66,369 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 1,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2019: 53,117 miles, lower than 119,851 miles on 6 Jun 2018.

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
65,192 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,177 miles
Average per year
2,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,369 miles
  • 2023 – 65,192 miles
  • 2022 – 61,084 miles
  • 2021 – 59,508 miles
  • 2020 – 56,228 miles
  • 2019 – 53,118 miles
  • 2018 – 119,851 miles
  • 2017 – 51,238 miles
  • 2016 – 47,853 miles
  • 2015 – 42,259 miles
  • 2014 – 39,413 miles
  • 2013 – 37,836 miles
  • 2012 – 35,217 miles
  • 2011 – 32,788 miles
  • 2010 – 31,977 miles
  • 2009 – 31,753 miles
  • 2008 – 31,022 miles
  • 2006 – 27,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,369 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,369 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    867447033282
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass65,192 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    713607350855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,084 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    465317855329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,508 miles (+3,280)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    585188913747
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,228 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    491942386697
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have age cracks.
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s track rod arm.

  6. Pass53,118 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    871957180998
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail53,117 miles (-66,734)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    989425392999
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass119,851 miles (+68,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,851 miles
    Test number
    946565911738
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass51,238 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    477121698108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass47,853 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    992562189195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear screen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail47,853 miles (+5,594)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    106182318031
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear screen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass42,259 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    415007995037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

  13. Fail42,259 miles (+2,846)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    839977495092
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

  14. Pass39,413 miles (+1,577)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    287923214176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear screen not excessively

  15. Pass37,836 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    865934643141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,217 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    476961932179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,788 miles (+811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,788 miles
    Test number
    675118311179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass31,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    103540920116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail31,975 miles (+222)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    570670120141
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass31,753 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    844392319157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,022 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    190932928144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,899 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,899 miles
    Test number
    292317996039
    • Note(1) screen wiper blades smeary.
    • Note(2) front number plate cracked.
    • Note(3) n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking (not to excess)

Questions about T198 BLO

Does T198 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T198 BLO expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T198 BLO?
The MOT on T198 BLO expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T198 BLO done?
T198 BLO was recorded at 66,369 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
Has T198 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 BLO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T198 BLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T198 BLO find?
T198 BLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: central lower exhaust mounting defective; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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