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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T799 LAUMOT history

T799 LAU is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,774 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T799 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T799 LAU was last recorded at 139,774 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,157 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,774 miles
  • 2024 – 139,157 miles
  • 2023 – 138,462 miles
  • 2022 – 137,870 miles
  • 2021 – 137,460 miles
  • 2020 – 136,778 miles
  • 2019 – 135,414 miles
  • 2018 – 133,580 miles
  • 2017 – 131,780 miles
  • 2016 – 129,718 miles
  • 2015 – 128,091 miles
  • 2014 – 126,374 miles
  • 2013 – 124,519 miles
  • 2012 – 122,554 miles
  • 2011 – 120,287 miles
  • 2010 – 114,619 miles
  • 2009 – 97,693 miles
  • 2008 – 86,547 miles
  • 2007 – 75,822 miles
  • 2006 – 62,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,774 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,774 miles (+617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,774 miles
    Test number
    393072548184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,157 miles (+695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    725454350298
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal roof lining starting to drop.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc shield in poor condition.

  3. Pass138,462 miles (+592)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    490886226328
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,870 miles (+410)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,870 miles
    Test number
    980572112881
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,460 miles (+682)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    964495928925
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,778 miles (+1,364)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,778 miles
    Test number
    854534159859
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,414 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    475201686979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,580 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    975132102929
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,580 miles (+1,800)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    186541666775
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,780 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    887787448708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,763 miles (+2,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,763 miles
    Test number
    758529418021
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass129,718 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,718 miles
    Test number
    961195763335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,091 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    835277190741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs in poor condition

  14. Fail128,072 miles (+1,698)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,072 miles
    Test number
    652488178083
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs in poor condition

  15. Pass126,374 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    415175314382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass124,519 miles (+1,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,519 miles
    Test number
    857986213357
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass122,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    326204522347
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc in poor condition

  18. Fail122,554 miles (+2,267)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    626944422371
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc in poor condition

  19. Pass120,287 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,287 miles
    Test number
    555284711327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    614519800390
    • NoteAdvise front no plate cracked

  21. Fail114,619 miles (+16,926)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    101478100387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate cracked

  22. Pass97,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,693 miles
    Test number
    761507409311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,691 miles (+11,144)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    693497409331
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass86,547 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    493316818393
    • NoteFront shock top bushes slight play
    • NoteNearside steering rack inner joint play

  25. Fail86,547 miles (+10,725)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    403932218453
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront shock top bushes slight play
    • NoteNearside steering rack inner joint play

  26. Pass75,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    771399997238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Fail75,818 miles (+13,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    283929297285
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass62,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,143 miles
    Test number
    722984526364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T799 LAU

Does T799 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T799 LAU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T799 LAU?
The MOT on T799 LAU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T799 LAU done?
T799 LAU was recorded at 139,774 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has T799 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T799 LAU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T799 LAU 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 T799 LAU find?
T799 LAU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; offside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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