Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T543 BRFMOT history
T543 BRF is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 177,542 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T543 BRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T543 BRF was last recorded at 177,542 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 177,536 miles · 9 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,542 miles
- 2025 – 175,662 miles
- 2024 – 173,637 miles
- 2023 – 171,358 miles
- 2022 – 168,932 miles
- 2021 – 165,198 miles
- 2020 – 163,328 miles
- 2019 – 158,936 miles
- 2018 – 154,425 miles
- 2017 – 150,315 miles
- 2016 – 145,491 miles
- 2015 – 141,141 miles
- 2014 – 137,558 miles
- 2013 – 131,206 miles
- 2012 – 125,851 miles
- 2011 – 119,748 miles
- 2010 – 114,073 miles
- 2009 – 110,670 miles
- 2008 – 107,391 miles
- 2007 – 101,590 miles
- 2006 – 92,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,542 miles
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,542 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 177,542 miles
- Test number
- 725203852185
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,536 miles (+1,874)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,536 miles
- Test number
- 946279315875
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,662 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 175,662 miles
- Test number
- 789718429533
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,658 miles (+2,021)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,658 miles
- Test number
- 381222862396
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,637 miles (+2,279)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 173,637 miles
- Test number
- 598240460239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,358 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,358 miles
- Test number
- 507213474342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,932 miles (+3,734)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 168,932 miles
- Test number
- 827448780457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,198 miles (+1,870)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 165,198 miles
- Test number
- 992133172733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,328 miles (+4,392)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 163,328 miles
- Test number
- 747946169997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,936 miles (+4,511)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,936 miles
- Test number
- 113296108669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,425 miles (+4,110)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 154,425 miles
- Test number
- 463287682307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,315 miles (+4,824)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 150,315 miles
- Test number
- 825795136473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,491 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 145,491 miles
- Test number
- 799494515470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,141 miles (+3,583)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 141,141 miles
- Test number
- 956544515118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,558 miles (+6,352)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 137,558 miles
- Test number
- 276914214183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,206 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 131,206 miles
- Test number
- 108545413124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,851 miles (+6,103)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 125,851 miles
- Test number
- 537356612194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,748 miles (+5,675)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 119,748 miles
- Test number
- 157091111118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,073 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 114,073 miles
- Test number
- 564206510173
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteThe rear metal brake pipes are corroding under the coatings
Fail114,072 miles (+3,402)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,072 miles
- Test number
- 222721110147
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteThe rear metal brake pipes are corroding under the coatings
Pass110,670 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 110,670 miles
- Test number
- 604781299055
- NoteRear nearside offside brake discs corroded
Fail110,670 miles (+3,279)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,670 miles
- Test number
- 393901199079
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear nearside offside brake discs corroded
Pass107,391 miles (+5,801)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 107,391 miles
- Test number
- 482584318122
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOne LED inop in high level stop light
- NoteRear discs becoming corroded
Pass101,590 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 101,590 miles
- Test number
- 391462507106
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail101,555 miles (+9,088)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,555 miles
- Test number
- 210595997043
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,467 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 92,467 miles
- Test number
- 553631006124
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T543 BRF
- Does T543 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 BRF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T543 BRF?
- The MOT on T543 BRF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T543 BRF done?
- T543 BRF was recorded at 177,542 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
- Has T543 BRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T543 BRF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T543 BRF 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 T543 BRF find?
- T543 BRF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.
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