Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T483 BBYMOT history
T483 BBY is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 167,047 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T483 BBY
- 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
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T483 BBY was last recorded at 167,047 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 5,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2011: 106,001 miles, lower than 162,371 miles on 21 Jul 2010.
- 7 Feb 2018: 15,943 miles, lower than 156,305 miles on 10 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,537 miles · 12 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,510 miles
- Average per year
- 3,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 167,047 miles
- 2021 – 161,537 miles
- 2018 – 15,943 miles
- 2017 – 156,305 miles
- 2015 – 139,808 miles
- 2014 – 128,596 miles
- 2013 – 122,127 miles
- 2012 – 116,843 miles
- 2011 – 106,001 miles
- 2010 – 162,371 miles
- 2009 – 149,847 miles
- 2008 – 135,437 miles
- 2007 – 120,066 miles
- 2006 – 105,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,047 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,047 miles (+5,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 167,047 miles
- Test number
- 632394448081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,537 miles (+145,594)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 161,537 miles
- Test number
- 283378972577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,943 miles (-140,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 15,943 miles
- Test number
- 378061131547
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket corrded
Pass156,305 miles (+16,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 156,305 miles
- Test number
- 917289087254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak From turbo drain
Pass139,808 miles (+291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 139,808 miles
- Test number
- 139005475415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail139,517 miles (+10,921)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,517 miles
- Test number
- 187708065037
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,596 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 128,596 miles
- Test number
- 767281054044
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail128,595 miles (+6,468)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,595 miles
- Test number
- 185369844488
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass122,127 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 122,127 miles
- Test number
- 138411773038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail122,127 miles (+5,284)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,127 miles
- Test number
- 475591373002
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass116,843 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 116,843 miles
- Test number
- 269498562096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteElectrical wiring in engine bay insecure
- NoteHigh level stop light - one bulb inoperative
- NoteNearside rear tyre old
Fail116,843 miles (+10,842)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,843 miles
- Test number
- 606565062035
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteElectrical wiring in engine bay insecure
- NoteHigh level stop light - one bulb inoperative
- NoteNearside rear tyre old
Pass106,001 miles (-56,370)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 106,001 miles
- Test number
- 965468561059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,371 miles (+12,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 162,371 miles
- Test number
- 844822400211
- 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)
Pass149,847 miles (+14,410)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 149,847 miles
- Test number
- 720376319297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 135,437 miles
- Test number
- 800267928235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,437 miles (+15,371)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,437 miles
- Test number
- 654567028241
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,066 miles (+14,762)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 120,066 miles
- Test number
- 114542857179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 105,304 miles
- Test number
- 610950646155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T483 BBY
- Does T483 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T483 BBY expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T483 BBY?
- The MOT on T483 BBY expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T483 BBY done?
- T483 BBY was recorded at 167,047 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
- Has T483 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T483 BBY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on T483 BBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T483 BBY find?
- T483 BBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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