Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
T21 BBJMOT history
T21 BBJ is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 178,446 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 BBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 BBJ was last recorded at 178,446 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,053 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,393 miles
- Average per year
- 8,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,446 miles
- 2025 – 170,053 miles
- 2024 – 160,676 miles
- 2023 – 150,956 miles
- 2022 – 141,685 miles
- 2021 – 136,637 miles
- 2020 – 129,272 miles
- 2019 – 123,572 miles
- 2018 – 117,090 miles
- 2017 – 111,739 miles
- 2015 – 100,057 miles
- 2014 – 91,434 miles
- 2013 – 85,472 miles
- 2012 – 63,606 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,446 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads wearing down to last quarter (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,446 miles (+8,393)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 178,446 miles
- Test number
- 507113492569
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,053 miles (+9,377)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 170,053 miles
- Test number
- 669402964749
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,676 miles (+280)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 160,676 miles
- Test number
- 775670478384
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail160,396 miles (+9,440)10 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,396 miles
- Test number
- 271662880125
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,956 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 150,956 miles
- Test number
- 563174065186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,942 miles (+9,257)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,942 miles
- Test number
- 787666759786
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,685 miles (+5,048)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 141,685 miles
- Test number
- 637196055196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,637 miles (+7,365)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,637 miles
- Test number
- 651380238309
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass129,272 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 129,272 miles
- Test number
- 303481189580
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail129,272 miles (+5,700)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,272 miles
- Test number
- 298793002680
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass123,572 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,572 miles
- Test number
- 848572319920
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass117,090 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 117,090 miles
- Test number
- 274110897171
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass111,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 111,739 miles
- Test number
- 895668025878
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads wearing down to last quarter (3.5.1g)
Fail111,739 miles (+11,682)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,739 miles
- Test number
- 604753796038
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads wearing down to last quarter (3.5.1g)
Pass100,057 miles (+8,623)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,057 miles
- Test number
- 192843705953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,434 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 91,434 miles
- Test number
- 496645304351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,472 miles (+21,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,472 miles
- Test number
- 669420113242
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,606 miles
- Test number
- 325645602429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T21 BBJ
- Does T21 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BBJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T21 BBJ?
- The MOT on T21 BBJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T21 BBJ done?
- T21 BBJ was recorded at 178,446 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,438 miles a year.
- Has T21 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 BBJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T21 BBJ 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 T21 BBJ find?
- T21 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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