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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T6 SBEMOT history

T6 SBE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,699 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 SBE was last recorded at 142,699 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,401 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
6,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,699 miles
  • 2024 – 136,401 miles
  • 2023 – 127,018 miles
  • 2022 – 120,160 miles
  • 2021 – 115,151 miles
  • 2020 – 112,340 miles
  • 2019 – 108,659 miles
  • 2018 – 104,140 miles
  • 2017 – 96,965 miles
  • 2016 – 90,654 miles
  • 2015 – 80,339 miles
  • 2014 – 72,842 miles
  • 2013 – 62,715 miles
  • 2012 – 52,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    807457790906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail142,698 miles (+6,297)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,698 miles
    Test number
    221175177294
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass136,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    624379608308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,401 miles (+9,383)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    583367240273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S rear the low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass127,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    801236659909
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded and fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,018 miles (+6,858)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    997656859091
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded and fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,160 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    785757869394
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,160 miles (+5,009)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    739408005866
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    823970673410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail115,151 miles (+2,811)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    130366293986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass112,340 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,340 miles
    Test number
    546273756102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail112,339 miles (+3,680)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    473450126066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,659 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    146093583467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear

  14. Fail108,651 miles (+4,511)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,651 miles
    Test number
    386629503288
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear

  15. Pass104,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    708706734532
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail104,139 miles (+7,174)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    804055382182
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass96,965 miles (+6,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    436533970435
    • AdvisoryEml on

  18. Pass90,654 miles (+10,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    716398530785
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven

  19. Pass80,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    186412905477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,339 miles (+7,497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    839112105079
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass72,842 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    247043414058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,715 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    717378613007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,517 miles (+10,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    168694213491
    • 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)

  24. Pass52,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    216873712078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 SBE

Does T6 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 SBE is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T6 SBE?
The MOT on T6 SBE is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 SBE done?
T6 SBE was recorded at 142,699 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,538 miles a year.
Has T6 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 SBE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 SBE 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 T6 SBE find?
T6 SBE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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