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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass153,998 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass31,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    332285646102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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