Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
T26 GCHMOT history
T26 GCH is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 120,859 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,941 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 GCH was last recorded at 120,859 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,855 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,941 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,859 miles
- 2025 – 113,411 miles
- 2024 – 106,401 miles
- 2023 – 100,603 miles
- 2022 – 93,224 miles
- 2021 – 82,718 miles
- 2020 – 77,019 miles
- 2019 – 74,000 miles
- 2018 – 69,496 miles
- 2016 – 59,521 miles
- 2015 – 47,219 miles
- 2014 – 32,454 miles
- 2013 – 18,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,859 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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 Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,859 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 120,859 miles
- Test number
- 264401734551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,855 miles (+7,444)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,855 miles
- Test number
- 871475534509
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,411 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 113,411 miles
- Test number
- 511432586081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,407 miles (+7,006)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,407 miles
- Test number
- 128421557586
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,401 miles (+5,798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,401 miles
- Test number
- 846518698179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,603 miles (+7,379)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 100,603 miles
- Test number
- 853138210766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,224 miles (+10,506)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 93,224 miles
- Test number
- 992373619241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,718 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,718 miles
- Test number
- 378904131639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,019 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,019 miles
- Test number
- 372047120835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,000 miles (+4,504)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 74,000 miles
- Test number
- 758969560601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,496 miles (+9,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 69,496 miles
- Test number
- 421606270112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,521 miles (+12,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 59,521 miles
- Test number
- 432105928439
- AdvisoryN/side front tyre small cut in outer side wall
- AdvisoryO/side rear tyre small cut in outer side wall
Pass47,219 miles (+14,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 47,219 miles
- Test number
- 180383798900
- 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)
Pass32,454 miles (+14,014)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 767437804341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 18,440 miles
- Test number
- 658791553021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 GCH
- Does T26 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 GCH is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T26 GCH?
- The MOT on T26 GCH is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T26 GCH done?
- T26 GCH was recorded at 120,859 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,941 miles a year.
- Has T26 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 GCH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T26 GCH 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 T26 GCH find?
- T26 GCH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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