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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

T5 VLMMOT history

T5 VLM is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
118,720 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VLM was last recorded at 118,720 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,689 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,720 miles
  • 2023 – 117,880 miles
  • 2022 – 115,719 miles
  • 2020 – 108,563 miles
  • 2019 – 99,851 miles
  • 2018 – 93,615 miles
  • 2017 – 87,002 miles
  • 2016 – 81,160 miles
  • 2015 – 71,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,720 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,720 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,720 miles
    Test number
    390749188933
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,689 miles (+809)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    313176552609
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,880 miles (+2,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    118713336265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass115,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    652657401996
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail115,715 miles (+7,152)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    911837597303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,563 miles (+8,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,563 miles
    Test number
    443133124773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass99,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    385276255669
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail99,851 miles (+6,236)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    690070101015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on sidewalls

  9. Pass93,615 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    787358585633
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

  10. Fail93,607 miles (+6,605)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    308278270072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting on sidewalls

  11. Pass87,002 miles (+5,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,002 miles
    Test number
    605056678579
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,160 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    857825090491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,086 miles
    Test number
    108492415095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,086 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,086 miles
    Test number
    619902515044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VLM

Does T5 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 VLM expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 VLM?
The MOT on T5 VLM expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 VLM done?
T5 VLM was recorded at 118,720 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has T5 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VLM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 VLM 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 VLM find?
T5 VLM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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