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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T29 LEMMOT history

T29 LEM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 194,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
194,245 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 LEM was last recorded at 194,245 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 15,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,048 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
15,197 miles
Average per year
14,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,245 miles
  • 2023 – 179,048 miles
  • 2022 – 164,115 miles
  • 2021 – 147,381 miles
  • 2020 – 134,390 miles
  • 2019 – 115,586 miles
  • 2018 – 98,586 miles
  • 2017 – 84,091 miles
  • 2016 – 65,254 miles
  • 2015 – 48,853 miles
  • 2014 – 38,545 miles
  • 2013 – 29,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,245 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,245 miles (+15,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,245 miles
    Test number
    306737028181
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,048 miles (+14,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,048 miles
    Test number
    706188921820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    476428278020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,115 miles (+16,734)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    258247447742
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dip beam slightly right

  5. Pass147,381 miles (+3,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,381 miles
    Test number
    822824585312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint cover light deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint cover light deterioration

  6. Fail144,290 miles (+9,900)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    214049115315
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Pass134,390 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    249831292574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Fail134,390 miles (+18,804)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    634878636412
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated with slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Pass115,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    272969185638
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Fail115,585 miles (+16,999)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    943248037853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Pass98,586 miles (+14,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    449210442769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  12. Pass84,091 miles (+18,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    157331098261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  13. Pass65,254 miles (+16,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    903658260609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,853 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    607397005164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,545 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    507333834198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    987721343129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 LEM

Does T29 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 LEM expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 LEM?
The MOT on T29 LEM expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 LEM done?
T29 LEM was recorded at 194,245 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 14,513 miles a year.
Has T29 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 LEM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T29 LEM 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 LEM find?
T29 LEM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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