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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T494 KBLMOT history

T494 KBL is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
208,824 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 KBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 KBL was last recorded at 208,824 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,822 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,824 miles
  • 2022 – 202,906 miles
  • 2021 – 196,627 miles
  • 2020 – 191,633 miles
  • 2018 – 182,537 miles
  • 2017 – 153,789 miles
  • 2016 – 149,681 miles
  • 2015 – 143,829 miles
  • 2014 – 135,604 miles
  • 2013 – 127,950 miles
  • 2012 – 118,757 miles
  • 2011 – 110,550 miles
  • 2010 – 103,003 miles
  • 2009 – 95,075 miles
  • 2008 – 85,237 miles
  • 2007 – 77,475 miles
  • 2006 – 72,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,824 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,824 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    208,824 miles
    Test number
    635133288869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail208,822 miles (+5,916)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,822 miles
    Test number
    839362855720
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,906 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    202,906 miles
    Test number
    274256125666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail202,900 miles (+6,273)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,900 miles
    Test number
    829067537030
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,627 miles (+4,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,627 miles
    Test number
    558107729987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass191,633 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,633 miles
    Test number
    626483668506
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail191,633 miles (+9,096)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,633 miles
    Test number
    276408886968
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass182,537 miles (+14,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    182,537 miles
    Test number
    867292204310
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner joint

  9. Pass167,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,781 miles
    Test number
    803975989671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,752 miles (+13,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,752 miles
    Test number
    528608882995
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  11. Pass153,789 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    156300836004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,681 miles (+42)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,681 miles
    Test number
    834896633556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted and under trays
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside door lower edgh
    • AdvisoryTow ball not fitted at time of test

  13. Fail149,639 miles (+5,810)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    621915828101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted and under trays
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside door lower edgh
    • AdvisoryTow ball not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass143,829 miles (+8,225)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,829 miles
    Test number
    537675545098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass135,604 miles (+7,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,604 miles
    Test number
    978830844025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel, very slight bind detected upon rotation

  16. Pass127,950 miles (+9,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    179887143491
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass118,757 miles (+8,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,757 miles
    Test number
    857828542081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass110,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    505407341041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,550 miles (+7,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    955417641077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass103,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    103464540010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail103,003 miles (+7,928)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    224694940099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass95,075 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    141584049033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,237 miles (+7,762)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    651192058078
    • NoteO/s/f indicator faded

  24. Pass77,475 miles (+5,450)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    193100357049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMiddle/front exhaust bracket broken

  25. Pass72,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    241148246077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 KBL

Does T494 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 KBL expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 KBL?
The MOT on T494 KBL expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 KBL done?
T494 KBL was recorded at 208,824 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 8,089 miles a year.
Has T494 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 KBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T494 KBL 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 T494 KBL find?
T494 KBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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