
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T70 PCVMOT history
T70 PCV is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,830 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 PCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 PCV was last recorded at 111,830 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,787 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,043 miles
- Average per year
- 5,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,830 miles
- 2025 – 107,787 miles
- 2024 – 103,792 miles
- 2023 – 98,484 miles
- 2022 – 92,189 miles
- 2021 – 87,464 miles
- 2019 – 83,390 miles
- 2018 – 78,381 miles
- 2017 – 73,010 miles
- 2016 – 69,646 miles
- 2015 – 58,444 miles
- 2014 – 52,438 miles
- 2013 – 51,406 miles
- 2012 – 43,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,830 miles (+4,043)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,830 miles
- Test number
- 185949494126
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,787 miles (+3,995)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,787 miles
- Test number
- 517049904832
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,792 miles (+5,308)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,792 miles
- Test number
- 288102619346
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked into zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,484 miles (+6,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 98,484 miles
- Test number
- 505149076180
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,189 miles (+109)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,189 miles
- Test number
- 442924004618
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail92,080 miles (+4,616)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,080 miles
- Test number
- 392976353867
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,464 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,464 miles
- Test number
- 863657745917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFoot brake long travel
Fail87,457 miles (+4,067)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,457 miles
- Test number
- 366286320987
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,390 miles (+5,009)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,390 miles
- Test number
- 913600866649
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass78,381 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,381 miles
- Test number
- 274358037812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,010 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 73,010 miles
- Test number
- 389519773558
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,646 miles (+6,444)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 69,646 miles
- Test number
- 656849229113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,202 miles (+4,758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,202 miles
- Test number
- 780367925065
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls and cracking in tread
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,444 miles (+6,006)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,444 miles
- Test number
- 376483925081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,438 miles (+1,032)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 52,438 miles
- Test number
- 836316614039
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,406 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 519396763276
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail51,406 miles (+7,985)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 997636963244
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,421 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,421 miles
- Test number
- 805382072218
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteTrigger point not met
Questions about T70 PCV
- Does T70 PCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 PCV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 PCV?
- The MOT on T70 PCV is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 PCV done?
- T70 PCV was recorded at 111,830 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,132 miles a year.
- Has T70 PCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 PCV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T70 PCV 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 T70 PCV find?
- T70 PCV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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