Audi A3
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
T3 TFBMOT history
T3 TFB is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 162,986 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 TFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 TFB was last recorded at 162,986 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 162,845 miles · 2 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 141 miles
- Average per year
- 8,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 162,986 miles
- 2022 – 158,140 miles
- 2021 – 153,630 miles
- 2020 – 146,654 miles
- 2018 – 140,384 miles
- 2017 – 132,541 miles
- 2016 – 122,064 miles
- 2015 – 111,359 miles
- 2014 – 102,288 miles
- 2013 – 92,433 miles
- 2012 – 81,405 miles
- 2011 – 70,645 miles
- 2010 – 60,792 miles
- 2009 – 52,636 miles
- 2008 – 41,802 miles
- 2007 – 33,408 miles
- 2006 – 21,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,986 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,986 miles (+141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 162,986 miles
- Test number
- 762760909099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail162,845 miles (+4,705)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,845 miles
- Test number
- 712112785862
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,140 miles (+149)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 158,140 miles
- Test number
- 835270654505
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail157,991 miles (+4,361)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,991 miles
- Test number
- 561119529007
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,630 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 153,630 miles
- Test number
- 139980302038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail153,626 miles (+6,972)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,626 miles
- Test number
- 687120756945
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass146,654 miles (+6,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,654 miles
- Test number
- 761737541940
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on edges
Pass140,384 miles (+7,843)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 140,384 miles
- Test number
- 673898904723
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,541 miles (+10,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 132,541 miles
- Test number
- 701461369944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,064 miles (+10,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,064 miles
- Test number
- 329093669180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Pass111,359 miles (+9,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 111,359 miles
- Test number
- 933684793286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play
Pass102,288 miles (+9,855)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 102,288 miles
- Test number
- 859882634366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Pass92,433 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 92,433 miles
- Test number
- 659334443317
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail92,433 miles (+11,028)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,433 miles
- Test number
- 439604843320
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,405 miles (+10,760)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,405 miles
- Test number
- 335904332347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,645 miles (+9,853)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,645 miles
- Test number
- 869844531356
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Pass60,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 60,792 miles
- Test number
- 584449000387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,788 miles (+8,152)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,788 miles
- Test number
- 611559700389
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass52,636 miles (+10,834)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,636 miles
- Test number
- 893784439371
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Pass41,802 miles (+8,394)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,802 miles
- Test number
- 610744988209
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing near limit
Pass33,408 miles (+11,675)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,408 miles
- Test number
- 224063687244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,733 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 21,733 miles
- Test number
- 494500976282
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about T3 TFB
- Does T3 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T3 TFB expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T3 TFB?
- The MOT on T3 TFB expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T3 TFB done?
- T3 TFB was recorded at 162,986 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 8,623 miles a year.
- Has T3 TFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 TFB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T3 TFB 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 TFB find?
- T3 TFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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