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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T857 KLDMOT history

T857 KLD is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,355 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 KLD
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T857 KLD was last recorded at 172,355 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 10,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,687 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,668 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,355 miles
  • 2024 – 161,687 miles
  • 2023 – 156,958 miles
  • 2022 – 155,739 miles
  • 2021 – 153,709 miles
  • 2020 – 151,917 miles
  • 2019 – 150,674 miles
  • 2018 – 145,342 miles
  • 2017 – 136,964 miles
  • 2016 – 132,443 miles
  • 2015 – 125,838 miles
  • 2014 – 115,698 miles
  • 2013 – 110,603 miles
  • 2012 – 102,018 miles
  • 2011 – 98,565 miles
  • 2010 – 94,744 miles
  • 2009 – 90,240 miles
  • 2008 – 84,910 miles
  • 2007 – 81,169 miles
  • 2006 – 76,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,355 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,355 miles
    Test number
    809691819052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail172,329 miles (+10,642)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,329 miles
    Test number
    996469902398
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass161,687 miles (+4,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,687 miles
    Test number
    333657998339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,958 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,958 miles
    Test number
    613099174288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,739 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,739 miles
    Test number
    368988420893
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure

  6. Fail155,734 miles (+2,025)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    627853660553
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure

  7. Pass153,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,709 miles
    Test number
    799032619606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft oil seal leaking

  8. Fail153,706 miles (+1,789)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    544211450174
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft oil seal leaking

  9. Pass151,917 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    151,917 miles
    Test number
    783311554805
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail151,907 miles (+1,233)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,907 miles
    Test number
    114665677058
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass150,674 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,674 miles
    Test number
    683827577050
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail150,665 miles (+5,323)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    647894162779
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass145,342 miles (+8,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,342 miles
    Test number
    253267508574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass136,964 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,964 miles
    Test number
    599395082224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,443 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,443 miles
    Test number
    885817118113
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  16. Fail132,443 miles (+6,605)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,443 miles
    Test number
    291290459892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  17. Pass125,838 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,838 miles
    Test number
    837791115130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,698 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    338937804104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail115,224 miles (+4,621)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,224 miles
    Test number
    156403694484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,603 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    325217203139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT POOR
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail110,598 miles (+8,580)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,598 miles
    Test number
    305686803133
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT POOR
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass102,018 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    259737582075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,565 miles (+3,821)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,565 miles
    Test number
    165121091413
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront disc's corroded
    • NoteOs inner cv boot grease leak

  24. Pass94,744 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,744 miles
    Test number
    102416890041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    751175389099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,238 miles (+5,328)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    500143589092
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass84,910 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    994842208190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass81,169 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    392550417105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    110841406113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T857 KLD

Does T857 KLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T857 KLD expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T857 KLD?
The MOT on T857 KLD expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T857 KLD done?
T857 KLD was recorded at 172,355 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has T857 KLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 KLD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T857 KLD 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 T857 KLD find?
T857 KLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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