Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
T3 SWMMOT history
T3 SWM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 139,699 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 SWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 SWM was last recorded at 139,699 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Oct 2019: 11,348 miles, lower than 99,266 miles on 9 Oct 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,798 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 901 miles
- Average per year
- 6,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,699 miles
- 2024 – 138,798 miles
- 2023 – 137,598 miles
- 2022 – 128,412 miles
- 2021 – 124,028 miles
- 2020 – 118,778 miles
- 2019 – 11,348 miles
- 2018 – 99,266 miles
- 2017 – 94,013 miles
- 2015 – 80,887 miles
- 2014 – 72,365 miles
- 2013 – 61,755 miles
- 2012 – 52,050 miles
- 2011 – 39,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,699 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge but not down to cord
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,699 miles (+901)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 139,699 miles
- Test number
- 985530294526
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,798 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,798 miles
- Test number
- 719571671475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge but not down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail138,798 miles (+1,200)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,798 miles
- Test number
- 273587913036
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge but not down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge but not down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass137,598 miles (+9,186)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 137,598 miles
- Test number
- 937537995591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,412 miles (+4,384)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 128,412 miles
- Test number
- 918025554922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,028 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,028 miles
- Test number
- 848179069554
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail124,028 miles (+5,250)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,028 miles
- Test number
- 749224001876
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass118,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,778 miles
- Test number
- 641362585075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,778 miles (+107,430)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,778 miles
- Test number
- 217648719522
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass11,348 miles (-87,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 11,348 miles
- Test number
- 895710387213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,266 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 99,266 miles
- Test number
- 949247235423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,013 miles
- Test number
- 191940478713
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,013 miles (+4,296)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,013 miles
- Test number
- 698979801247
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass89,717 miles (+8,830)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 89,717 miles
- Test number
- 276994558984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,887 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 80,887 miles
- Test number
- 132855059413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to o/s/r
- AdvisoryFront brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre just starting to crack,perish
- AdvisoryRear brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
Fail80,887 miles (+8,522)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,887 miles
- Test number
- 728225989338
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to o/s/r
- AdvisoryFront brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing windscreen
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre just starting to crack,perish
- AdvisoryRear brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
Pass72,365 miles (+10,610)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 72,365 miles
- Test number
- 349869634369
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,755 miles
- Test number
- 147433923309
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail61,755 miles (+9,705)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,755 miles
- Test number
- 808593723382
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail52,050 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 205157212395
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSerice light on
Pass52,050 miles (+12,342)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 379907512315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSerice light on
Pass39,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,708 miles
- Test number
- 428674111466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 SWM
- Does T3 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 SWM is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 SWM?
- The MOT on T3 SWM is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 SWM done?
- T3 SWM was recorded at 139,699 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
- Has T3 SWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 SWM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 SWM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T3 SWM find?
- T3 SWM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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