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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T331 KJNMOT history

T331 KJN is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
156,104 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 KJN
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 KJN was last recorded at 156,104 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2008: 11,290 miles, lower than 111,287 miles on 14 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,103 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,104 miles
  • 2018 – 155,340 miles
  • 2017 – 152,067 miles
  • 2016 – 151,204 miles
  • 2014 – 150,507 miles
  • 2013 – 149,043 miles
  • 2012 – 145,884 miles
  • 2011 – 140,060 miles
  • 2010 – 134,030 miles
  • 2009 – 125,517 miles
  • 2008 – 11,290 miles
  • 2007 – 96,399 miles
  • 2006 – 87,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,104 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened X2 slight movement in top mounts (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,104 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,104 miles
    Test number
    240558159193
    • MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened X2 slight movement in top mounts (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail156,103 miles (+763)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,103 miles
    Test number
    861717218362
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,340 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    307754778707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,067 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,067 miles
    Test number
    229745641596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,204 miles (+697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,204 miles
    Test number
    738690812903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass150,507 miles (+1,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,507 miles
    Test number
    385236914229
    • NoteBothe front brakes pitted on inner face.

  7. Pass149,043 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    149,043 miles
    Test number
    659452413241
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail149,014 miles (+3,130)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,014 miles
    Test number
    717489703235
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass145,884 miles (+9)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    145,884 miles
    Test number
    645339912271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear seat.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail145,875 miles (+5,815)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    655573312298
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear seat.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass140,060 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    140,060 miles
    Test number
    607744411297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,030 miles (+198)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    134,030 miles
    Test number
    372939520462
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

  13. Fail133,832 miles (+8,315)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,832 miles
    Test number
    550971620249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

  14. Fail125,517 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,517 miles
    Test number
    462818739251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass125,517 miles (+114,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    125,517 miles
    Test number
    574748739213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,290 miles (-99,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,290 miles
    Test number
    840652438235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail111,287 miles (+14,888)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,287 miles
    Test number
    983257528283
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass96,399 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    940529427268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,735 miles
    Test number
    680403666249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T331 KJN

Does T331 KJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 KJN expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 KJN?
The MOT on T331 KJN expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 KJN done?
T331 KJN was recorded at 156,104 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
Has T331 KJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 KJN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T331 KJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T331 KJN find?
T331 KJN passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2; front macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened x2 slight movement in top mounts; rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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