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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T481 ALPMOT history

T481 ALP is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
212,509 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 ALP was last recorded at 212,509 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,787 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,722 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,509 miles
  • 2024 – 207,787 miles
  • 2023 – 199,342 miles
  • 2022 – 192,775 miles
  • 2021 – 192,117 miles
  • 2019 – 182,188 miles
  • 2017 – 178,901 miles
  • 2014 – 170,708 miles
  • 2013 – 161,171 miles
  • 2012 – 152,590 miles
  • 2011 – 146,490 miles
  • 2010 – 139,163 miles
  • 2009 – 133,591 miles
  • 2008 – 128,807 miles
  • 2007 – 125,277 miles
  • 2006 – 116,660 miles
  • 2005 – 109,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,509 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    212,509 miles
    Test number
    712917944136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass207,787 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    207,787 miles
    Test number
    966128556037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,342 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    199,342 miles
    Test number
    600560981968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    192,775 miles
    Test number
    126987186017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,775 miles (+658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,775 miles
    Test number
    805345254420
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,117 miles
    Test number
    166331850719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail192,117 miles (+9,929)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,117 miles
    Test number
    234333975870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass182,188 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,188 miles
    Test number
    737535971744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    178,901 miles
    Test number
    363751813919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail178,901 miles (+8,193)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,901 miles
    Test number
    371361165764
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass170,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    629347014389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail170,708 miles (+9,537)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    698317214300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass161,171 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,171 miles
    Test number
    218807883221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass152,590 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    152,590 miles
    Test number
    167873992240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,589 miles (+6,099)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,589 miles
    Test number
    387412192467
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass146,490 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,490 miles
    Test number
    229771021308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,488 miles (+7,325)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,488 miles
    Test number
    775840321357
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass139,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    139,163 miles
    Test number
    971783600317
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes slightly worn
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Fail139,163 miles (+5,572)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,163 miles
    Test number
    813733000320
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes slightly worn
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  20. Pass133,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    461624709405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,591 miles (+4,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    792284609331
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass128,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    414154428320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,807 miles (+3,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    252444228391
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass125,277 miles (+8,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    125,277 miles
    Test number
    541485727366
    • 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)

  25. Fail116,660 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    612676226374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass116,660 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    853646726319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass109,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    414223225443
    • NoteSlight wear on steering rack (o/s)

Questions about T481 ALP

Does T481 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 ALP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 ALP?
The MOT on T481 ALP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 ALP done?
T481 ALP was recorded at 212,509 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has T481 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 ALP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 ALP 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 T481 ALP find?
T481 ALP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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