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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T850 RSGMOT history

T850 RSG is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
210,252 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 RSG was last recorded at 210,252 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,140 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,112 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,252 miles
  • 2025 – 207,140 miles
  • 2024 – 204,137 miles
  • 2022 – 197,829 miles
  • 2021 – 194,010 miles
  • 2020 – 190,261 miles
  • 2019 – 180,351 miles
  • 2017 – 169,818 miles
  • 2015 – 158,259 miles
  • 2013 – 138,394 miles
  • 2012 – 130,318 miles
  • 2011 – 125,614 miles
  • 2010 – 121,902 miles
  • 2009 – 117,621 miles
  • 2008 – 111,158 miles
  • 2007 – 98,187 miles
  • 2006 – 86,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,252 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    210,252 miles
    Test number
    347985668130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail210,252 miles (+3,112)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,252 miles
    Test number
    801952928516
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    207,140 miles
    Test number
    376697176536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail207,140 miles (+3,003)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,140 miles
    Test number
    793226232936
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass204,137 miles (+6,308)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    204,137 miles
    Test number
    506762150886
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass197,829 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,829 miles
    Test number
    540077860728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass194,010 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    194,010 miles
    Test number
    924549470280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,261 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,261 miles
    Test number
    813855157920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail190,146 miles (+9,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,146 miles
    Test number
    897992892263
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass180,351 miles (+10,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    180,351 miles
    Test number
    366312335550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,818 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    169,818 miles
    Test number
    725424820981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,259 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    540742426923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,952 miles (+11,558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,952 miles
    Test number
    816767915071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,394 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,394 miles
    Test number
    687243523394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    557144002374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  16. Fail130,318 miles (+4,704)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    426454202430
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass125,614 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,614 miles
    Test number
    839468471202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,902 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,902 miles
    Test number
    961961850270
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr lamp lens cracked

  19. Fail121,900 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    902066140299
    • DangerousRear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNsr lamp lens cracked

  20. Pass117,621 miles (+6,463)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    253234749261
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust rubber worn on middle exhaust

  21. Pass111,158 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,158 miles
    Test number
    140727708215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Fail111,158 miles (+12,971)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,158 miles
    Test number
    260159798421
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass98,187 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    244393697405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,171 miles (+11,891)1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    203650497491
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteBoth headlamps cracked
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lens burst

  25. Pass86,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,280 miles
    Test number
    313751796127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T850 RSG

Does T850 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T850 RSG is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T850 RSG?
The MOT on T850 RSG is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T850 RSG done?
T850 RSG was recorded at 210,252 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has T850 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 RSG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T850 RSG 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 T850 RSG find?
T850 RSG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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