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Audi A3

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T338 LAFMOT history

T338 LAF is a green diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
194,817 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T338 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T338 LAF was last recorded at 194,817 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,817 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 194,817 miles
  • 2020 – 180,817 miles
  • 2019 – 171,363 miles
  • 2018 – 165,532 miles
  • 2017 – 161,855 miles
  • 2016 – 154,531 miles
  • 2015 – 148,356 miles
  • 2014 – 142,321 miles
  • 2012 – 130,772 miles
  • 2011 – 102,566 miles
  • 2008 – 98,225 miles
  • 2007 – 86,272 miles
  • 2006 – 79,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,817 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,817 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    255545818162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail194,817 miles (+14,000)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    691242849766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass180,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,817 miles
    Test number
    446101820660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail180,817 miles (+9,454)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,817 miles
    Test number
    844558238597
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass171,363 miles (+5,831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,363 miles
    Test number
    450889337951
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass165,532 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,532 miles
    Test number
    538744701496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
  7. Fail165,532 miles (+3,677)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,532 miles
    Test number
    200740602838
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
  8. Pass161,855 miles (+451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,855 miles
    Test number
    804686765419
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not through with assessment tool (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail161,404 miles (+6,873)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,404 miles
    Test number
    718538427625
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint split and pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating both sides and through pedal (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slight judder (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not through with assessment tool (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass154,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,531 miles
    Test number
    972020572321
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySome brake judder at nearside and offside front
  11. Fail154,531 miles (+6,175)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,531 miles
    Test number
    489622679515
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brakes binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parkbrake low
    • AdvisoryParkbrake efficiency requirement only just met
  12. Pass148,356 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,356 miles
    Test number
    636558305250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass142,321 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,321 miles
    Test number
    995400394063
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear brake back plates corroded
  14. Fail142,299 miles (+11,527)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,299 miles
    Test number
    416427684082
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake back plates corroded
  15. Pass130,772 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    505696162332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise brake servo pipe cracked on unuion
    • NoteAdvise slight bind o/s/r brake
  16. Fail130,772 miles (+22,942)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    459234062397
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise brake servo pipe cracked on unuion
    • NoteAdvise slight bind o/s/r brake
  17. Pass107,830 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    275834602045
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bush bonding slightly perished but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but not effecting support of exhaust
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar d bush slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front drop link bush slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside front strut top bush
  18. Fail107,830 miles (+5,264)2 failures1 repaired12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    355663402075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bush bonding slightly perished but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but not effecting support of exhaust
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNeareside rear coil spring slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar d bush slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front drop link bush slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge but not measurable tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside front strut top bush
  19. Pass102,566 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    915991211042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,225 miles (+11,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    963639598004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,272 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    953063197090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    120080316175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T338 LAF

Does T338 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T338 LAF expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T338 LAF?
The MOT on T338 LAF expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T338 LAF done?
T338 LAF was recorded at 194,817 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has T338 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T338 LAF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T338 LAF 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 T338 LAF find?
T338 LAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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