
Audi A3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T880 ETFMOT history
T880 ETF is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 153,998 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,532 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T880 ETF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T880 ETF was last recorded at 153,998 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 153,886 miles · 8 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 112 miles
- Average per year
- 7,532 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 153,998 miles
- 2021 – 150,650 miles
- 2020 – 145,713 miles
- 2017 – 138,988 miles
- 2016 – 128,313 miles
- 2015 – 116,106 miles
- 2014 – 106,023 miles
- 2013 – 98,568 miles
- 2012 – 91,327 miles
- 2011 – 81,792 miles
- 2010 – 72,671 miles
- 2009 – 62,649 miles
- 2008 – 54,794 miles
- 2007 – 43,790 miles
- 2006 – 31,396 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded & deteriorating
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear offside not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension armRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,998 miles (+112)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 153,998 miles
- Test number
- 767111452088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded & deteriorating
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear offside not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arm
Fail153,886 miles (+3,236)7 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,886 miles
- Test number
- 866404405148
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plate corroded / deteriorating
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear offside not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arm
Pass150,650 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,650 miles
- Test number
- 779034816030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,650 miles (+4,937)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,650 miles
- Test number
- 562553948513
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,713 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 145,713 miles
- Test number
- 182853418615
- AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
Pass138,988 miles (+10,675)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 138,988 miles
- Test number
- 797225962209
- AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear rear axle bushes deteriorated.
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
Pass128,313 miles (+12,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 128,313 miles
- Test number
- 195006823790
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front rack arm
Pass116,106 miles (+10,083)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 116,106 miles
- Test number
- 586949145168
- NoteBase suction pad that is applied to lower centre windscreen & not to dash top is encroached into swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view once mounting arm removed
- NoteBrake pedal feels slightly spongy on application with engine running
- NoteClutch mechanism becoming faulty on mechanics/hydraulics - further investigation required
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteStarter motor noisy on start-up
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass106,023 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 106,023 miles
- Test number
- 248490634169
- NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen.
- NoteN/s front (rearmost) bush badly deteriorated.
- NoteO/s front (rearmost) wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.
- NoteRear tyres getting low.
- NoteSmall chip in windscreen swept area zone b.
Fail106,023 miles (+7,455)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,023 miles
- Test number
- 958150134192
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen.
- NoteN/s front (rearmost) bush badly deteriorated.
- NoteO/s front (rearmost) wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.
- NoteRear tyres getting low.
- NoteSmall chip in windscreen swept area zone b.
Pass98,568 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 98,568 miles
- Test number
- 478685643173
- NoteBoth front brake caliper flexi hoses perished/poor condition.
- NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes worn.
- NoteFront wipers poor
- NoteOil around diff oil seal.
- NoteOil leak around turbo.
- NoteRear coil springs badly corroded.
Fail98,568 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous2 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,568 miles
- Test number
- 738825743146
- DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front brake caliper flexi hoses perished/poor condition.
- NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes worn.
- NoteFront wipers poor
- NoteOil around diff oil seal.
- NoteOil leak around turbo.
- NoteRear coil springs badly corroded.
Pass91,327 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,327 miles
- Test number
- 278721352434
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on sidewall
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Fail91,324 miles (+9,532)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,324 miles
- Test number
- 277825642461
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteHigh imbalance on rear brakes reading 38%
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on sidewall
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass81,792 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 81,792 miles
- Test number
- 317671531181
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs and rear brake discs ridged
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on sidewall
- NoteRear brake pads appear low
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Fail81,792 miles (+9,121)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,792 miles
- Test number
- 655449121131
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs and rear brake discs ridged
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on sidewall
- NoteRear brake pads appear low
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass72,671 miles (+10,022)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 72,671 miles
- Test number
- 853880120104
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken (still supported)
- NoteSlight play in off side of steering rack
Pass62,649 miles (+7,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,649 miles
- Test number
- 473682349141
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass54,794 miles (+11,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 54,794 miles
- Test number
- 210965478194
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail43,790 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,790 miles
- Test number
- 220138937184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,790 miles (+12,394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,790 miles
- Test number
- 793058837130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,396 miles
- Test number
- 332285646102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,396 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,396 miles
- Test number
- 884024846118
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteObstruction in windscreen engine undertray& side trim damadged rear no plate discolourd
Questions about T880 ETF
- Does T880 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T880 ETF expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T880 ETF?
- The MOT on T880 ETF expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T880 ETF done?
- T880 ETF was recorded at 153,998 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
- Has T880 ETF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T880 ETF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T880 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 T880 ETF find?
- T880 ETF passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.
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