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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T288 BGUMOT history

T288 BGU is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 202,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2022
Mileage
202,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T288 BGU was last recorded at 202,270 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 6,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,347 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,923 miles
Average per year
9,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 202,270 miles
  • 2020 – 195,347 miles
  • 2019 – 182,733 miles
  • 2018 – 169,601 miles
  • 2017 – 156,146 miles
  • 2016 – 143,943 miles
  • 2015 – 133,179 miles
  • 2014 – 125,127 miles
  • 2013 – 117,772 miles
  • 2012 – 111,162 miles
  • 2011 – 105,091 miles
  • 2010 – 100,091 miles
  • 2009 – 92,200 miles
  • 2008 – 85,975 miles
  • 2007 – 76,706 miles
  • 2006 – 67,303 miles
  • 2005 – 58,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,270 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill and floor to sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and under sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,270 miles (+6,923)13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,270 miles
    Test number
    234290047506
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill and floor to sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and under sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,347 miles
    Test number
    644310219811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail195,347 miles (+12,614)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,347 miles
    Test number
    196985896704
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,733 miles
    Test number
    544026647189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail182,733 miles (+13,132)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,733 miles
    Test number
    655379623655
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner sill to floor rusted holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,601 miles
    Test number
    459836859311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail169,601 miles (+13,455)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,601 miles
    Test number
    523755010071
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor panel holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass156,146 miles (+12,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,146 miles
    Test number
    644655410717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass143,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    845034158314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,943 miles (+10,764)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    987837560113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass133,179 miles (+8,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    172497580377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass125,127 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    996195644317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,772 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    455026143390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,162 miles
    Test number
    598352742331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,162 miles (+6,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,162 miles
    Test number
    837742242391
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,091 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,091 miles
    Test number
    386332441347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,091 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    733203260301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,200 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,200 miles
    Test number
    921503649302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    471634668456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail85,975 miles (+9,269)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    730684768346
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass76,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    143348747331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,706 miles (+9,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    801578847349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  23. Pass67,303 miles (+9,114)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    491473066332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteSlight bind on nsr brake

  24. Pass58,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    813494055302
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

Questions about T288 BGU

Does T288 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 BGU expired on 3 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 BGU?
The MOT on T288 BGU expired on 3 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 BGU done?
T288 BGU was recorded at 202,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
Has T288 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 BGU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T288 BGU 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 T288 BGU find?
T288 BGU failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 13 major defects: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn., and 10 more.

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