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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

T21 CNLMOT history

T21 CNL is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,887 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 CNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 CNL was last recorded at 150,887 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 10,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,309 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,578 miles
Average per year
9,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,887 miles
  • 2025 – 140,309 miles
  • 2023 – 131,020 miles
  • 2022 – 124,850 miles
  • 2021 – 115,330 miles
  • 2020 – 105,302 miles
  • 2019 – 94,099 miles
  • 2018 – 83,657 miles
  • 2017 – 72,764 miles
  • 2016 – 59,944 miles
  • 2015 – 47,637 miles
  • 2014 – 32,869 miles
  • 2013 – 20,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,887 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,887 miles
    Test number
    798999792474
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,887 miles (+10,578)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,887 miles
    Test number
    776048858559
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,309 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    256355549226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar appears to have been standing a long time

  4. Fail140,309 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    745835559070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar appears to have been standing a long time

  5. Fail140,309 miles (+9,289)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    260873768263
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,020 miles (+6,170)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,020 miles
    Test number
    342421656997
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    686394299642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail124,849 miles (+9,519)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,849 miles
    Test number
    992861868757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    472304653408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail115,330 miles (+10,028)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    741713146132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,302 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,302 miles
    Test number
    597734069112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush stanchion (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail105,300 miles (+11,201)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    697529348577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush stanchion (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass94,099 miles (+10,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    606665434707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges & through centre is on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,657 miles (+10,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    228376935007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,764 miles (+12,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    478599735526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass59,944 miles (+12,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    611058276062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,637 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    539024775105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,869 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    646427574182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    267506653482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 CNL

Does T21 CNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 CNL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 CNL?
The MOT on T21 CNL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 CNL done?
T21 CNL was recorded at 150,887 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,870 miles a year.
Has T21 CNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 CNL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 CNL 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 CNL find?
T21 CNL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside; fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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