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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T29 KTSMOT history

T29 KTS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 224,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
224,713 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 KTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 KTS was last recorded at 224,713 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,663 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
11,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,713 miles
  • 2024 – 224,663 miles
  • 2023 – 212,090 miles
  • 2022 – 200,388 miles
  • 2021 – 192,312 miles
  • 2020 – 182,296 miles
  • 2019 – 173,731 miles
  • 2018 – 165,578 miles
  • 2016 – 156,117 miles
  • 2015 – 140,354 miles
  • 2014 – 126,463 miles
  • 2013 – 112,887 miles
  • 2012 – 97,466 miles
  • 2011 – 74,035 miles
  • 2010 – 61,769 miles
  • 2009 – 51,958 miles
  • 2008 – 40,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,713 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f washer innop but o/s provides sufficient fluid

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.

  • Coil spring corroded x4

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,713 miles (+50)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    224,713 miles
    Test number
    281755393508
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f washer innop but o/s provides sufficient fluid

  2. Fail224,663 miles (+12,573)2 major1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,663 miles
    Test number
    539999209164
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres persihing
    • AdvisoryN/s washer innop but sufficient fluid on o/s

  3. Pass212,090 miles (+11,702)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    212,090 miles
    Test number
    905191123540
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,388 miles (+8,076)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,388 miles
    Test number
    162980420882
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass192,312 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,312 miles
    Test number
    825911245054
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail192,261 miles (+9,965)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,261 miles
    Test number
    114762869369
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,296 miles (+8,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,296 miles
    Test number
    126882417249
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass173,731 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,731 miles
    Test number
    631033467564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail173,730 miles (+8,152)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,730 miles
    Test number
    281959264501
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass165,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    621547914722
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail165,578 miles (+6)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    970928183025
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail165,572 miles (+9,455)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,572 miles
    Test number
    759912548550
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers no fluid coming out (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coils corroded,lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low some bind also when wheel rotated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass156,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,117 miles
    Test number
    303195563414
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail156,117 miles (+15,763)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,117 miles
    Test number
    763910848381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass140,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,354 miles
    Test number
    599946030063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail140,354 miles (+13,891)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,354 miles
    Test number
    256114271614
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass126,463 miles (+13,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    697906934357
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass112,887 miles (+15,421)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,887 miles
    Test number
    845016833327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail97,466 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    135443242374
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass97,466 miles (+23,431)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    718623442317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass74,035 miles (+12,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    207099231328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,769 miles (+9,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    343448640370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,958 miles (+11,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    452787629390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,323 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    370026648488
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail (reperable)

  25. Pass40,323 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    490986448284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail (reperable)

Questions about T29 KTS

Does T29 KTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 KTS expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 KTS?
The MOT on T29 KTS expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 KTS done?
T29 KTS was recorded at 224,713 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 11,251 miles a year.
Has T29 KTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 KTS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 KTS 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 T29 KTS find?
T29 KTS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 8 more.

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