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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T385 KLCMOT history

T385 KLC is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
116,598 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 KLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 KLC was last recorded at 116,598 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,206 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,598 miles
  • 2021 – 116,206 miles
  • 2020 – 115,210 miles
  • 2019 – 113,896 miles
  • 2018 – 111,794 miles
  • 2017 – 109,538 miles
  • 2016 – 106,372 miles
  • 2015 – 104,316 miles
  • 2014 – 102,396 miles
  • 2013 – 96,108 miles
  • 2012 – 91,344 miles
  • 2011 – 86,828 miles
  • 2010 – 81,822 miles
  • 2009 – 78,865 miles
  • 2008 – 75,677 miles
  • 2007 – 70,718 miles
  • 2006 – 65,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers loose
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside sill cover loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,598 miles (+392)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    575603950480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers loose
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass116,206 miles (+996)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    993836865489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,210 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    835970066044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,200 miles (+1,304)4 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    408430887059
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,896 miles (+2,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    281253091197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,794 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    964543155284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,794 miles (+2,256)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    878596354751
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working Nearside and Offside)(380 Bulb x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    263583701771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,538 miles (+3,166)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    143472270468
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass106,372 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    665566927978
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  11. Fail106,360 miles (+2,044)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,360 miles
    Test number
    881716523515
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  12. Pass104,316 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    461509238501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail104,316 miles (+1,920)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    467237486005
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass102,396 miles (+35)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,396 miles
    Test number
    277002654212
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteNear side front tyre is getting low on tread

  15. Fail102,361 miles (+6,253)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    725146644278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteNear side front tyre is getting low on tread
    • NoteNear side front tyre is getting low on tread

  16. Pass96,108 miles (+4,764)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    558379843233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is starting to crack and split
    • NoteNear side rear wheel binding slightly

  17. Pass91,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    819875852236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight cuts in both rear tyres

  18. Fail91,344 miles (+4,516)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    907035252254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight cuts in both rear tyres

  19. Pass86,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    397947351431
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail86,828 miles (+5,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    526227951207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass81,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    320287650287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail81,822 miles (+2,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    304827050232
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass78,865 miles (+3,188)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    422691669241
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp one bulb out

  24. Pass75,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    852825158220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,677 miles (+4,959)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    864085658222
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass70,718 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    241437247253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts not as deep as ply cords. tyre also cutting of on inner edge.

  27. Fail70,718 miles (+5,316)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    371837347283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts not as deep as ply cords. tyre also cutting of on inner edge.

  28. Pass65,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    151548056290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T385 KLC

Does T385 KLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T385 KLC expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T385 KLC?
The MOT on T385 KLC expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T385 KLC done?
T385 KLC was recorded at 116,598 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has T385 KLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 KLC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T385 KLC 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 T385 KLC find?
T385 KLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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