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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

T888 RARMOT history

T888 RAR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 240,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
240,372 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 RAR was last recorded at 240,372 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,364 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,372 miles
  • 2024 – 228,215 miles
  • 2023 – 217,850 miles
  • 2022 – 206,978 miles
  • 2021 – 193,388 miles
  • 2020 – 189,636 miles
  • 2019 – 179,108 miles
  • 2018 – 169,230 miles
  • 2017 – 160,767 miles
  • 2016 – 151,032 miles
  • 2015 – 145,131 miles
  • 2014 – 132,294 miles
  • 2013 – 117,872 miles
  • 2012 – 108,715 miles
  • 2011 – 87,431 miles
  • 2010 – 73,592 miles
  • 2009 – 62,079 miles
  • 2008 – 50,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,372 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nail in offside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in offside front tyre

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,372 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    240,372 miles
    Test number
    264428247801
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail240,364 miles (+12,149)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,364 miles
    Test number
    695963937331
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass228,215 miles (+10,365)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    228,215 miles
    Test number
    491481598171
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass217,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    217,850 miles
    Test number
    667561739280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail217,850 miles (+10,872)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,850 miles
    Test number
    220672916991
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass206,978 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    206,978 miles
    Test number
    122787882153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail206,977 miles (+13,589)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,977 miles
    Test number
    210166331469
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass193,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    621847172079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,385 miles (+3,749)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,385 miles
    Test number
    907273717823
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass189,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,636 miles
    Test number
    799416623269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  11. Fail189,635 miles (+10,527)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,635 miles
    Test number
    369259903682
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  12. Pass179,108 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,108 miles
    Test number
    524305003286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,230 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,230 miles
    Test number
    771618087533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,767 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,767 miles
    Test number
    650207382698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass151,032 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,032 miles
    Test number
    316641331592
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail150,893 miles (+5,762)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,893 miles
    Test number
    872371266839
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. All seatbelts covered unable to test (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass145,131 miles (+12,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,131 miles
    Test number
    428686645139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,294 miles (+14,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    257521354147
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass117,872 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    225454243179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,715 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    325292082250
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail108,701 miles (+5,833)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    677587872283
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass102,868 miles (+15,437)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    219203322455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,431 miles (+13,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    355619331158
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass73,592 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    871587440033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,079 miles (+11,198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    424931659065
    • NoteBottom arm bushes splitting
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  26. Pass50,881 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    682477448028
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre

  27. Fail50,881 miles1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    653876448072
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T888 RAR

Does T888 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 RAR is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 RAR?
The MOT on T888 RAR is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 RAR done?
T888 RAR was recorded at 240,372 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,576 miles a year.
Has T888 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 RAR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 RAR 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 T888 RAR find?
T888 RAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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