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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T879 ETFMOT history

T879 ETF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
114,857 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 ETF
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 ETF was last recorded at 114,857 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,787 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,857 miles
  • 2023 – 114,787 miles
  • 2022 – 114,417 miles
  • 2021 – 113,832 miles
  • 2020 – 112,424 miles
  • 2019 – 110,258 miles
  • 2018 – 107,989 miles
  • 2017 – 105,777 miles
  • 2016 – 96,586 miles
  • 2015 – 86,839 miles
  • 2014 – 84,324 miles
  • 2013 – 80,439 miles
  • 2012 – 74,500 miles
  • 2011 – 70,240 miles
  • 2010 – 67,447 miles
  • 2009 – 62,655 miles
  • 2008 – 56,165 miles
  • 2007 – 50,893 miles
  • 2006 – 46,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,857 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,857 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    817921374585
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass114,787 miles (+370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,787 miles
    Test number
    993432943732
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,417 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    638217957879
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,832 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    193004137684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,828 miles (+1,404)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    627214666938
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,424 miles (+2,166)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,424 miles
    Test number
    478104161891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable sticking
    • AdvisoryPark brake poor adjustment

  7. Pass110,258 miles (+2,269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    511865945235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake reading lower than expected
    • AdvisoryStruggled to meet emissions limits

  8. Pass107,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    896491485569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear calliper handbrake lever sticking

  9. Fail107,989 miles (+2,212)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    366140345831
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear calliper handbrake lever sticking

  10. Pass105,777 miles (+9,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    458517530091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake reading lower than expected
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass96,586 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    542542545981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail96,512 miles (+9,673)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    265095305096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,839 miles (+2,515)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    723973034170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt not checked due to childs seat in place
    • AdvisorySigns of both back brakes binding
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to nearside rear door
    • AdvisorySigns of slight play in offside steering rack arm

  14. Pass84,324 miles (+3,885)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    458443414258
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  15. Pass80,439 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    676532313235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/S/R undertrim adrift

  16. Fail80,439 miles (+5,939)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    696582913296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/S/R undertrim adrift

  17. Pass74,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    937110782156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,500 miles (+4,260)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    939190782107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  19. Pass70,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    206563251491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail70,240 miles (+2,793)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    656652951179
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass67,447 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,447 miles
    Test number
    763476540170
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass62,655 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    274679049497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWear to all front roll bar bushes

  23. Fail62,652 miles (+6,487)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    334558949116
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteWear to all front roll bar bushes

  24. Fail56,165 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    234354568435
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  25. Pass56,165 miles (+5,272)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    913194468124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  26. Pass50,893 miles (+4,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    192380377165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

  27. Pass46,182 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    280993676453
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteRear number plate cracked.
    • NoteWiper rubbers smear screen slightly.

Questions about T879 ETF

Does T879 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 ETF expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 ETF?
The MOT on T879 ETF expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 ETF done?
T879 ETF was recorded at 114,857 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
Has T879 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 ETF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T879 ETF 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 T879 ETF find?
T879 ETF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear coil spring corroded; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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