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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

T29 RCEMOT history

T29 RCE is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
152,629 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 RCE was last recorded at 152,629 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,629 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,629 miles
  • 2020 – 152,620 miles
  • 2019 – 152,063 miles
  • 2018 – 144,305 miles
  • 2017 – 133,528 miles
  • 2015 – 131,740 miles
  • 2014 – 122,813 miles
  • 2013 – 117,318 miles
  • 2012 – 105,140 miles
  • 2011 – 96,584 miles
  • 2010 – 89,160 miles
  • 2009 – 81,745 miles
  • 2008 – 70,406 miles
  • 2007 – 61,815 miles
  • 2006 – 53,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    195944133195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail152,629 miles (+9)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    307526718313
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail152,620 miles (+557)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,620 miles
    Test number
    678163761001
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn centre ram damaged and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre ram has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,063 miles (+7,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,063 miles
    Test number
    229105049051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    888216042436
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryO/s front headlamp repaired and secure with cable ties

  6. Fail144,305 miles (+10,777)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    860054950568
    • FailureBrake hose modified and seriously weakened both rear both front missing securing clips (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive catalyst missing (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryO/s front headlamp repaired and secure with cable ties

  7. Pass133,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    831660480594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,528 miles (+1,788)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    907192184526
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass131,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    448825835050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,740 miles (+8,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    109175935051
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass122,813 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    399059224076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,318 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    675542343016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f dipped beam did not come on instantly at first however, when rechecked worked ok. every time!

  13. Pass117,318 miles (+12,178)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    919382343082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f dipped beam did not come on instantly at first however, when rechecked worked ok. every time!

  14. Pass105,140 miles (+8,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    879080912066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass96,584 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    848140811034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,486 miles (+7,326)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    875906801040
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass89,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    834728000031
    • NoteTested wet

  18. Fail89,160 miles (+7,415)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    554488200008
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteTested wet

  19. Pass81,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    121568709472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,745 miles (+11,339)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    382287809007
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  21. Pass70,406 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    443120218043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,815 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    310608807052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    462739706084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 RCE

Does T29 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 RCE expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 RCE?
The MOT on T29 RCE expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 RCE done?
T29 RCE was recorded at 152,629 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 6,089 miles a year.
Has T29 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 RCE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T29 RCE 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 RCE find?
T29 RCE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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