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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T878 JHBMOT history

T878 JHB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,070 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 JHB was last recorded at 152,070 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,063 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,070 miles
  • 2025 – 151,505 miles
  • 2022 – 143,879 miles
  • 2020 – 141,272 miles
  • 2019 – 137,798 miles
  • 2018 – 134,863 miles
  • 2016 – 128,356 miles
  • 2015 – 125,201 miles
  • 2009 – 95,509 miles
  • 2007 – 87,235 miles
  • 2006 – 73,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,070 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,070 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,070 miles
    Test number
    726833154009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,063 miles (+558)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,063 miles
    Test number
    870236638766
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring rubbing on inside of tyre (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,505 miles
    Test number
    594847436477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,505 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,505 miles
    Test number
    891606727383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass148,912 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,912 km
    Test number
    321216417168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,912 km (+2,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,912 km
    Test number
    357418823962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,520 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,520 km
    Test number
    188503816925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,879 miles
    Test number
    797096694430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,930 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,930 km
    Test number
    981319686722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,272 miles
    Test number
    107198990822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,270 miles (+3,472)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,270 miles
    Test number
    101691908388
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    960460361687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail137,798 miles (+2,935)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    430484253960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass134,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,863 miles
    Test number
    143922862171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,863 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,863 miles
    Test number
    401586991737
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass131,667 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,667 km
    Test number
    190859905792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,356 miles (+3,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    365911389449
    • AdvisoryNearside 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' Crack in Zone B (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass125,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    599985895153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,417 km (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,417 km
    Test number
    765979284146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,883 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,883 km
    Test number
    345262393100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,883 km (+4,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,883 km
    Test number
    897512193162
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass112,230 km (+7,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,230 km
    Test number
    876195482187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass105,046 km (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,046 km
    Test number
    635073191131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,717 km (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,717 km
    Test number
    261058660132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,524 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,524 km
    Test number
    853218599136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,509 miles (+8,274)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,509 miles
    Test number
    293356799425
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass87,235 miles (+13,285)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    970267147287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass slight damage
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  28. Pass73,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    493330556172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 JHB

Does T878 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 JHB is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 JHB?
The MOT on T878 JHB is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 JHB done?
T878 JHB was recorded at 152,070 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has T878 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 JHB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T878 JHB 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 T878 JHB find?
T878 JHB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive.

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