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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T947 JBLMOT history

T947 JBL is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2023
Mileage
153,894 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 JBL was last recorded at 153,894 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2014: 113,319 miles, lower than 113,597 miles on 13 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,462 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,432 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,894 miles
  • 2021 – 151,462 miles
  • 2020 – 147,790 miles
  • 2019 – 141,867 miles
  • 2018 – 136,748 miles
  • 2017 – 131,832 miles
  • 2016 – 124,896 miles
  • 2014 – 113,719 miles
  • 2013 – 113,597 miles
  • 2012 – 112,327 miles
  • 2011 – 108,516 miles
  • 2010 – 105,144 miles
  • 2009 – 101,817 miles
  • 2008 – 100,426 miles
  • 2007 – 91,608 miles
  • 2006 – 88,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,894 miles
    Test number
    190020760069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail153,894 miles (+2,432)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,894 miles
    Test number
    417697107866
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass151,462 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,462 miles
    Test number
    173009268745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    474785642823
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail147,790 miles (+5,923)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    890719185091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,867 miles (+5,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,867 miles
    Test number
    763348302998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,748 miles (+4,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,748 miles
    Test number
    573008388017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush minimal movement (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush minimal movement (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass131,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    685935444718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  9. Fail131,832 miles (+6,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    433117709313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  10. Pass124,896 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    277534423991
    • DangerousOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Fail124,896 miles (+11,177)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    270139447409
    • DangerousOIL LEAK
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass113,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    729306444380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,319 miles (-278)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    459796944346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak.

  14. Pass113,597 miles (+1,270)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,597 miles
    Test number
    819957343368
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass112,327 miles (+144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    549044232201
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail112,183 miles (+3,667)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    415504522228
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail108,516 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    149375421259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked

  18. Pass108,516 miles (+3,372)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    387025821226
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked

  19. Pass105,144 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    773193330217
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise brake [edal anti slip rubber is worn
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f side lights are dull
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

  20. Fail105,140 miles (+3,323)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    861043330233
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise brake [edal anti slip rubber is worn
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f side lights are dull
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass101,817 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    393604529489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,426 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    354976828259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,412 miles (+8,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    213214728253
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass91,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    904765787106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,608 miles (+3,211)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    324724187118
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass88,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,397 miles
    Test number
    282329446219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T947 JBL

Does T947 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T947 JBL expired on 11 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T947 JBL?
The MOT on T947 JBL expired on 11 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T947 JBL done?
T947 JBL was recorded at 153,894 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has T947 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 JBL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T947 JBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T947 JBL find?
T947 JBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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