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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T844 LAUMOT history

T844 LAU is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,754 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T844 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
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T844 LAU was last recorded at 162,754 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2008: 86,823 miles, lower than 86,826 miles on 12 Feb 2008.

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
162,751 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,754 miles
  • 2025 – 161,419 miles
  • 2024 – 159,146 miles
  • 2023 – 155,337 miles
  • 2022 – 153,068 miles
  • 2021 – 151,738 miles
  • 2020 – 150,385 miles
  • 2019 – 148,598 miles
  • 2018 – 146,839 miles
  • 2017 – 145,820 miles
  • 2016 – 141,283 miles
  • 2015 – 136,277 miles
  • 2014 – 129,533 miles
  • 2013 – 121,518 miles
  • 2012 – 113,215 miles
  • 2011 – 106,736 miles
  • 2010 – 98,603 miles
  • 2009 – 93,345 miles
  • 2008 – 86,823 miles
  • 2007 – 79,400 miles
  • 2006 – 69,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,754 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,754 miles
    Test number
    359059201655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail162,751 miles (+1,332)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,751 miles
    Test number
    665548214539
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,419 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    358650823741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,146 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,146 miles
    Test number
    288938400095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,337 miles (+2,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,337 miles
    Test number
    608437873765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight corrosion front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront springs slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear springs slight corrosion

  6. Pass153,068 miles (+1,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,068 miles
    Test number
    514851942665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corrosion

  7. Pass151,738 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,738 miles
    Test number
    857985719801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,385 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,385 miles
    Test number
    900240139752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,598 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,598 miles
    Test number
    971684434220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass146,839 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    833965661546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass145,820 miles (+4,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,820 miles
    Test number
    328504971252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded were pipe meets rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryClamps for rear section of exhaust corroded

  12. Pass141,283 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,283 miles
    Test number
    308853865446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,277 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    709707725033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    258885824066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,533 miles (+8,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    787235424077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass121,518 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    657702313073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,215 miles (+6,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,215 miles
    Test number
    265340142030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail106,736 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    179414131025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass106,736 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    787394431042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,603 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    662400320065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    870025539001
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail93,345 miles (+6,522)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    574735839036
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass86,823 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    272495048065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,826 miles (+7,426)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    941933948059
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  25. Pass79,400 miles (+9,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    712501857040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    512754626044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T844 LAU

Does T844 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T844 LAU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T844 LAU?
The MOT on T844 LAU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T844 LAU done?
T844 LAU was recorded at 162,754 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,662 miles a year.
Has T844 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T844 LAU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T844 LAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T844 LAU find?
T844 LAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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