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Audi A3

White and Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

T26 RMLMOT history

T26 RML is a white and black petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
108,483 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 RML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 RML was last recorded at 108,483 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,483 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,483 miles
  • 2021 – 97,153 miles
  • 2020 – 95,777 miles
  • 2019 – 92,282 miles
  • 2018 – 87,798 miles
  • 2017 – 85,821 miles
  • 2016 – 80,526 miles
  • 2015 – 73,205 miles
  • 2014 – 67,839 miles
  • 2013 – 62,177 miles
  • 2012 – 54,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,483 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimumRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTraction control light is onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • All wheels have some damage / kerbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f tyre low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,483 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    994228244543
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryTraction control light is on

  2. Fail108,483 miles (+11,330)1 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    147236543766
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and very worn on inner and outer edges close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryTraction control light is on

  3. Pass97,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    350406387475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,153 miles (+1,376)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    725619131306
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush, perished, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant leak, on engine.

  5. Pass95,777 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,777 miles
    Test number
    654249173959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,282 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,282 miles
    Test number
    436576964732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,798 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    539408733994
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail87,798 miles (+1,977)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    808703757962
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass85,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    757704523251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light (LED) not working

  10. Fail85,821 miles (+5,295)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    680519707728
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light (LED) not working

  11. Pass80,526 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    330665457818
    • AdvisoryAll wheels have some damage / kerbed
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

  12. Fail80,389 miles (+7,184)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    308297744446
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryAll wheels have some damage / kerbed
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

  13. Pass73,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    363216653216
    • AdvisoryVehicle has central locking issues

  14. Fail73,205 miles (+5,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    992669372973
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has central locking issues

  15. Pass67,839 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    485266594218
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged / and wheel
    • NoteO/s/r brake noisey / sounds like stone in brakes

  16. Fail67,839 miles (+5,662)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    718776194224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged / and wheel
    • NoteO/s/r brake noisey / sounds like stone in brakes

  17. Pass62,177 miles (+7,760)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,177 miles
    Test number
    778088793203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    328148892227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail54,417 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    475168592263
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T26 RML

Does T26 RML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 RML expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 RML?
The MOT on T26 RML expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 RML done?
T26 RML was recorded at 108,483 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has T26 RML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 RML has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T26 RML 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 RML find?
T26 RML passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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