Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T718 FRUMOT history
T718 FRU is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 138,642 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T718 FRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T718 FRU was last recorded at 138,642 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 136,004 miles · 22 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,638 miles
- Average per year
- 4,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 138,642 miles
- 2023 – 136,004 miles
- 2022 – 135,107 miles
- 2021 – 134,459 miles
- 2020 – 133,693 miles
- 2019 – 132,560 miles
- 2018 – 130,381 miles
- 2017 – 127,270 miles
- 2016 – 123,994 miles
- 2015 – 120,005 miles
- 2014 – 115,855 miles
- 2013 – 114,049 miles
- 2012 – 107,464 miles
- 2011 – 99,781 miles
- 2010 – 89,416 miles
- 2009 – 78,681 miles
- 2008 – 72,670 miles
- 2007 – 64,073 miles
- 2006 – 60,423 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail138,642 miles
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light lens slightly damaged, both exhaust clamps broken, both rear tyres cracking
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail138,642 miles (+2,638)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,642 miles
- Test number
- 258626872910
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light lens slightly damaged, both exhaust clamps broken, both rear tyres cracking
Pass136,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,004 miles
- Test number
- 924233167500
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail136,004 miles (+897)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,004 miles
- Test number
- 839178645537
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass135,107 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 135,107 miles
- Test number
- 131135465773
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,107 miles (+648)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,107 miles
- Test number
- 193852664299
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split, replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,459 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 134,459 miles
- Test number
- 385431083371
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,459 miles (+766)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,459 miles
- Test number
- 737436304573
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,693 miles (+1,133)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 133,693 miles
- Test number
- 668160234127
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,560 miles (+2,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,560 miles
- Test number
- 942654080187
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass130,381 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 130,381 miles
- Test number
- 696591415794
- AdvisoryCenter to rear exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryFront to center exhaust clamp bolt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail130,381 miles (+3,111)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,381 miles
- Test number
- 428077149251
- FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCenter to rear exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryFront to center exhaust clamp bolt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass127,270 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 127,270 miles
- Test number
- 459915859609
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Fail127,245 miles (+3,251)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,245 miles
- Test number
- 818241868372
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Pass123,994 miles (+3,989)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 123,994 miles
- Test number
- 576866106452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,005 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 120,005 miles
- Test number
- 855617905161
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail120,005 miles (+4,150)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,005 miles
- Test number
- 875667705168
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass115,855 miles (+1,806)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,855 miles
- Test number
- 939426114157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r lens is cracked
- NoteO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
Pass114,049 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 114,049 miles
- Test number
- 306275403338
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail114,049 miles (+6,585)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,049 miles
- Test number
- 939385303364
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,464 miles (+7,683)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 107,464 miles
- Test number
- 687180002394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,781 miles (+10,365)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 99,781 miles
- Test number
- 797111001306
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,416 miles (+10,735)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 89,416 miles
- Test number
- 182228700301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,681 miles (+6,011)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 78,681 miles
- Test number
- 550698009365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,670 miles (+8,597)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 72,670 miles
- Test number
- 340995518389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,073 miles (+3,650)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 64,073 miles
- Test number
- 380586107444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2007
- Odometer
- 60,423 miles
- Test number
- 234354226498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T718 FRU
- Does T718 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T718 FRU expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T718 FRU?
- The MOT on T718 FRU expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T718 FRU done?
- T718 FRU was recorded at 138,642 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
- Has T718 FRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T718 FRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T718 FRU 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 T718 FRU find?
- T718 FRU failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; rear brake pipe excessively corroded both, and 5 more.
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