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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

T3 APUMOT history

T3 APU is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,791 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 APU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 APU was last recorded at 122,791 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,287 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,504 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,791 miles
  • 2025 – 116,287 miles
  • 2024 – 109,614 miles
  • 2023 – 101,338 miles
  • 2022 – 94,180 miles
  • 2021 – 87,768 miles
  • 2020 – 81,333 miles
  • 2019 – 73,449 miles
  • 2018 – 67,471 miles
  • 2017 – 58,866 miles
  • 2016 – 52,932 miles
  • 2015 – 48,725 miles
  • 2014 – 45,487 miles
  • 2013 – 37,488 miles
  • 2012 – 32,830 miles
  • 2011 – 30,732 miles
  • 2010 – 27,875 miles
  • 2009 – 25,771 miles
  • 2008 – 22,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Car seats fitted to rear .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nsr tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    925786672264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,791 miles (+6,504)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    507812746101
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,287 miles (+6,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    716090765302
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,614 miles (+8,276)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    197154681574
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass101,338 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    611886866271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,180 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    398336894430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,768 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    149989904872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,333 miles (+7,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    636098245227
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,449 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    185785770011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,471 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    355477972515
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Fail67,470 miles (+8,604)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    496878778192
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass58,866 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    652469209409
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine /gear box mount soft (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm,
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail58,866 miles (+5,934)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    504428533196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine /gear box mount soft (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm,
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass52,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    408231691570
    • AdvisoryCar seats fitted to rear .
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished

  15. Fail52,932 miles (+4,207)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    889225843973
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCar seats fitted to rear .
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished

  16. Pass48,725 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    817255605094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail48,725 miles (+3,238)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    748672905073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass45,487 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    187462024488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,488 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    139420313475
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail37,488 miles (+4,658)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    557550013087
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass32,830 miles (+2,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,830 miles
    Test number
    156411422488
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres - worn shoulders <both sides>

  22. Pass30,732 miles (+2,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    549162911026
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass27,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    632727220047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,875 miles (+2,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    952397720039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass25,771 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    943046819033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    852604108075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 APU

Does T3 APU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 APU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 APU?
The MOT on T3 APU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 APU done?
T3 APU was recorded at 122,791 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has T3 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 APU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 APU 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 T3 APU find?
T3 APU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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