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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T639 BBYMOT history

T639 BBY is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 191,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
191,359 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T639 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T639 BBY was last recorded at 191,359 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 3,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2014: 158,112 miles, lower than 159,348 miles on 15 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,337 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,022 miles
Average per year
6,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,359 miles
  • 2022 – 188,337 miles
  • 2021 – 187,521 miles
  • 2020 – 186,879 miles
  • 2019 – 186,150 miles
  • 2018 – 184,255 miles
  • 2017 – 182,167 miles
  • 2016 – 178,220 miles
  • 2015 – 174,423 miles
  • 2014 – 158,112 miles
  • 2013 – 159,348 miles
  • 2012 – 150,302 miles
  • 2011 – 141,486 miles
  • 2010 – 131,789 miles
  • 2009 – 123,850 miles
  • 2008 – 113,168 miles
  • 2007 – 104,371 miles
  • 2006 – 90,586 miles
  • 2005 – 76,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,359 miles (+3,022)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    191,359 miles
    Test number
    622581924324
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass188,337 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    188,337 miles
    Test number
    182668706000
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail188,336 miles (+815)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,336 miles
    Test number
    353940757999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer has hole (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass187,521 miles (+642)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,521 miles
    Test number
    827426881703
    • MinorCentral Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass186,879 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    186,879 miles
    Test number
    233359341782
    • MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged rear vue mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak looks like rear heater hose
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail186,879 miles (+729)2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,879 miles
    Test number
    398423257508
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged rear vue mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak looks like rear heater hose
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass186,150 miles (+1,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,150 miles
    Test number
    462577715099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass184,255 miles (+2,088)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,255 miles
    Test number
    183464308366
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass182,167 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    182,167 miles
    Test number
    936805571738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail182,144 miles (+3,924)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    444205942143
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass178,220 miles (+3,797)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    178,220 miles
    Test number
    529467796368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass174,423 miles (+16,311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,423 miles
    Test number
    626146193893
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass158,112 miles (-1,236)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    158,112 miles
    Test number
    847652144243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroded

  14. Pass159,348 miles (+9,046)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    159,348 miles
    Test number
    195717223247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteCenter brake light has got a few bulbs out
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass150,302 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    150,302 miles
    Test number
    739167032233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,486 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    255982931239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,789 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    291894440261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,850 miles (+10,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    490065049261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,168 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    551752238286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail113,150 miles (+8,779)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    720141238268
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass104,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    494643087117
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail104,371 miles (+13,785)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    552723787194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass90,586 miles (+13,779)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    253485906286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,807 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    120876205209
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass76,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    393796305452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T639 BBY

Does T639 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T639 BBY expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T639 BBY?
The MOT on T639 BBY expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T639 BBY done?
T639 BBY was recorded at 191,359 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 6,302 miles a year.
Has T639 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T639 BBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T639 BBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T639 BBY find?
T639 BBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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