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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

T895 CWLMOT history

T895 CWL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2023
Mileage
138,782 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T895 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T895 CWL was last recorded at 138,782 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,780 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,782 miles
  • 2021 – 135,962 miles
  • 2020 – 132,693 miles
  • 2019 – 129,812 miles
  • 2018 – 126,626 miles
  • 2017 – 121,448 miles
  • 2016 – 114,516 miles
  • 2015 – 108,222 miles
  • 2014 – 102,608 miles
  • 2013 – 95,803 miles
  • 2012 – 90,699 miles
  • 2011 – 85,075 miles
  • 2010 – 77,250 miles
  • 2009 – 71,422 miles
  • 2008 – 66,116 miles
  • 2007 – 61,409 miles
  • 2006 – 56,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,782 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,782 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,782 miles
    Test number
    420247325870
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail138,780 miles (+2,818)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,780 miles
    Test number
    660448619103
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass135,962 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    330033324146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail135,958 miles (+3,265)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,958 miles
    Test number
    128225087577
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass132,693 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,693 miles
    Test number
    826456844964
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass129,812 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    589693827731
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail129,768 miles (+3,142)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,768 miles
    Test number
    528904194697
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass126,626 miles (+5,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,626 miles
    Test number
    452428347519
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  9. Pass121,448 miles (+6,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,448 miles
    Test number
    827601012975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  10. Pass114,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    112647444001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail114,516 miles (+6,294)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    526832222767
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail108,222 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    365870475034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre tread

  13. Pass108,222 miles (+5,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    379740775007
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre tread

  14. Pass102,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    406240074092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail102,608 miles (+6,805)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    198470674419
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    205769273003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail95,803 miles (+5,104)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    635769573001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass90,699 miles (+5,624)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    185365972006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass85,075 miles (+7,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    199373281052
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs crroding

  20. Pass77,250 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    831283780000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,422 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    411882889058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,116 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    373540388076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,409 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    651672987007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    960663186085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T895 CWL

Does T895 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T895 CWL expired on 1 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T895 CWL?
The MOT on T895 CWL expired on 1 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T895 CWL done?
T895 CWL was recorded at 138,782 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 5,155 miles a year.
Has T895 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T895 CWL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T895 CWL 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 T895 CWL find?
T895 CWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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