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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

T5 GABMOT history

T5 GAB is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,225 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GAB was last recorded at 125,225 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 8,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,818 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,407 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,225 miles
  • 2025 – 116,818 miles
  • 2024 – 113,485 miles
  • 2023 – 107,910 miles
  • 2022 – 102,651 miles
  • 2021 – 93,024 miles
  • 2020 – 83,749 miles
  • 2019 – 82,289 miles
  • 2017 – 80,505 miles
  • 2016 – 77,869 miles
  • 2015 – 75,389 miles
  • 2014 – 75,239 miles
  • 2013 – 59,248 miles
  • 2012 – 41,162 miles
  • 2011 – 30,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,225 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    410576341580
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail125,224 miles (+8,406)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,224 miles
    Test number
    292361904224
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass116,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,818 miles
    Test number
    779846347036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,816 miles (+3,331)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    712037924272
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,485 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    216779455017
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  6. Fail113,483 miles (+5,573)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,483 miles
    Test number
    486686173092
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,910 miles
    Test number
    620559056303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,908 miles (+5,257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    480595080858
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass102,651 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    765960660670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,471 miles (+9,447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    548779170051
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,024 miles (+9,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,024 miles
    Test number
    728092841445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,749 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    693393727999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,747 miles (+1,458)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    703027816017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass82,289 miles (+1,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    279738760674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread but 5mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread but 5mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread but 5mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent certain items from inspection

  15. Pass80,505 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    831092048740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,869 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    485430701891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,389 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    877097625027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,388 miles (+149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    197083125051
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass75,239 miles (+15,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    238510044351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,248 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    436599013466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,013 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,013 miles
    Test number
    958503333175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,162 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    256311002112
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass41,162 miles (+10,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    679211202187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass30,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    356843111169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GAB

Does T5 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GAB?
The MOT on T5 GAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GAB done?
T5 GAB was recorded at 125,225 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has T5 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GAB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 GAB 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 T5 GAB find?
T5 GAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear nail in tyre.

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