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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

T88 HGSMOT history

T88 HGS is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
183,217 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 HGS was last recorded at 183,217 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,238 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
979 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,217 miles
  • 2024 – 182,238 miles
  • 2023 – 180,561 miles
  • 2022 – 174,323 miles
  • 2019 – 169,609 miles
  • 2018 – 159,236 miles
  • 2017 – 150,631 miles
  • 2016 – 146,257 miles
  • 2015 – 144,040 miles
  • 2014 – 141,718 miles
  • 2013 – 133,004 miles
  • 2012 – 120,545 miles
  • 2011 – 107,795 miles
  • 2010 – 90,878 miles
  • 2009 – 76,998 miles
  • 2008 – 62,994 miles
  • 2007 – 48,597 miles
  • 2006 – 33,401 miles
  • 2005 – 30,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,217 miles (+979)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,217 miles
    Test number
    599949447970
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass182,238 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,238 miles
    Test number
    455421068647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,561 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,561 miles
    Test number
    107279997494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,323 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,323 miles
    Test number
    498007470281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,609 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,609 miles
    Test number
    633899952178
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail169,532 miles (+10,296)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,532 miles
    Test number
    752502636101
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    159,236 miles
    Test number
    143589930637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,236 miles (+8,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,236 miles
    Test number
    235461137015
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  9. Pass150,631 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,631 miles
    Test number
    189604463012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass146,257 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,257 miles
    Test number
    553132873403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,040 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    846031815163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    479249294095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail141,718 miles (+8,714)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    286558794015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass133,004 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    216631903179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail133,004 miles (+12,459)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    887301903173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass120,545 miles (+12,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    259388602490
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass107,795 miles (+16,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    807928501132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    173311620415
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail90,878 miles (+13,880)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    703571120073
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass76,998 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    183706519475
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside constant velocity boot perished around inner clip
    • NoteNearside front near worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight movement in offside rear anti-roll bar link arm

  21. Fail76,998 miles (+14,004)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    540546619004
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside constant velocity boot perished around inner clip
    • NoteNearside front near worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight movement in offside rear anti-roll bar link arm

  22. Pass62,994 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    840675128065
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond.
    • NoteN/S/F wiper slightly split.
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension top mounts.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  23. Fail62,994 miles (+14,397)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    932364428070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond.
    • NoteN/S/F wiper slightly split.
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension top mounts.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  24. Pass48,597 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    231217817004
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail48,597 miles (+15,196)3 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    963617617066
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass33,401 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    220006926001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    304216535272
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating. Brake discs generally worn/corroded

  28. Fail30,382 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    914916235204
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating. Brake discs generally worn/corroded

Questions about T88 HGS

Does T88 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 HGS expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 HGS?
The MOT on T88 HGS expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 HGS done?
T88 HGS was recorded at 183,217 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has T88 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 HGS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T88 HGS 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 T88 HGS find?
T88 HGS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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