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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T955 AFCMOT history

T955 AFC is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2024
Mileage
129,734 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 AFC
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T955 AFC was last recorded at 129,734 miles on 17 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2014: 118,867 miles, lower than 122,753 miles on 19 Nov 2012.
  • 8 Nov 2019: 129,734 miles, lower than 129,739 miles on 30 Oct 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,734 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,734 miles
  • 2022 – 129,734 miles
  • 2021 – 129,734 miles
  • 2019 – 129,734 miles
  • 2018 – 129,739 miles
  • 2017 – 129,739 miles
  • 2015 – 124,723 miles
  • 2014 – 118,867 miles
  • 2012 – 122,753 miles
  • 2011 – 106,013 miles
  • 2010 – 81,679 miles
  • 2009 – 71,662 miles
  • 2008 – 63,021 miles
  • 2007 – 53,437 miles
  • 2006 – 43,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust after cat is corroded and slight blow

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    873929196374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust after cat is corroded and slight blow

  2. Pass129,734 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    261311835468
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail129,734 miles1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    921769047614
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    409364602419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    449543165142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail129,734 miles (-5)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    317272042734
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass129,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    244408551593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass129,739 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    598501620215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail129,734 miles (+6)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    959060170285
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail129,728 miles (+5,005)1 dangerous3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,728 miles
    Test number
    283969249181
    • DangerousSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near both rear mounting bushes yellow marked (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,723 miles (+5,856)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    247029800600
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass118,867 miles (-3,886)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    777742514112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLower arm inner bush slightly split with slight play
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass122,753 miles (+10,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,753 miles
    Test number
    367744122307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail112,753 miles (+6,740)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,753 miles
    Test number
    409511322393
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    427180581264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,013 miles (+8,364)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    248228571290
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass97,649 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,649 miles
    Test number
    727813961064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,648 miles (+15,969)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,648 miles
    Test number
    787536751034
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass81,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    224475150026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail81,679 miles (+10,017)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    920715450041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass71,662 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    170730649410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,659 miles (+8,638)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    173545439083
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lamp insecure
    • NoteRear head rests missing

  23. Pass63,021 miles (+9,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    494569948062
    • 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)

  24. Pass53,437 miles (+10,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    810124567006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass43,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    641810986049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,339 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    874300686091
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about T955 AFC

Does T955 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T955 AFC expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T955 AFC?
The MOT on T955 AFC expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T955 AFC done?
T955 AFC was recorded at 129,734 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has T955 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 AFC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T955 AFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T955 AFC find?
T955 AFC passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust after cat is corroded and slight blow.

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