Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T500 GMTMOT history
T500 GMT is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,223 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 GMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 GMT was last recorded at 166,223 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 8,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,546 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,677 miles
- Average per year
- 10,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,223 miles
- 2024 – 157,546 miles
- 2023 – 146,290 miles
- 2022 – 136,854 miles
- 2021 – 126,709 miles
- 2020 – 117,528 miles
- 2019 – 99,792 miles
- 2018 – 87,330 miles
- 2015 – 66,135 miles
- 2014 – 50,428 miles
- 2013 – 36,218 miles
- 2012 – 26,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,223 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,223 miles (+8,677)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,223 miles
- Test number
- 524914544851
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,546 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 157,546 miles
- Test number
- 724662737437
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLong park brake travel
Fail157,546 miles (+11,256)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,546 miles
- Test number
- 643341686793
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLong park brake travel
Pass146,290 miles (+9,436)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,290 miles
- Test number
- 388670415776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,854 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 136,854 miles
- Test number
- 495415349743
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc shows signs of over heating
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
Fail136,854 miles (+10,145)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,854 miles
- Test number
- 558996565145
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc shows signs of over heating
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass126,709 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 126,709 miles
- Test number
- 419986412259
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail126,709 miles (+9,181)1 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,709 miles
- Test number
- 992322991925
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,528 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,528 miles
- Test number
- 359476717812
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,528 miles (+17,736)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,528 miles
- Test number
- 199169698396
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,792 miles (+12,462)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,792 miles
- Test number
- 673478033436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,330 miles (+21,195)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 87,330 miles
- Test number
- 438922873851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,135 miles (+15,707)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,135 miles
- Test number
- 948217701933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,428 miles
- Test number
- 669624504301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,428 miles (+14,210)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,428 miles
- Test number
- 426874104345
- 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)
Pass36,218 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,218 miles
- Test number
- 375577963279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,035 miles (+9,960)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,035 miles
- Test number
- 955945233216
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,075 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,075 miles
- Test number
- 929463842227
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T500 GMT
- Does T500 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GMT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 GMT?
- The MOT on T500 GMT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 GMT done?
- T500 GMT was recorded at 166,223 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 10,492 miles a year.
- Has T500 GMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 GMT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T500 GMT 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 T500 GMT find?
- T500 GMT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 9 more.
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