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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T966 OBVMOT history

T966 OBV is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,973 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T966 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T966 OBV was last recorded at 117,973 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,902 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
4,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,973 miles
  • 2024 – 115,902 miles
  • 2023 – 112,868 miles
  • 2022 – 108,580 miles
  • 2021 – 103,029 miles
  • 2020 – 95,502 miles
  • 2019 – 80,108 miles
  • 2018 – 72,707 miles
  • 2017 – 63,754 miles
  • 2016 – 52,287 miles
  • 2015 – 43,946 miles
  • 2014 – 36,831 miles
  • 2013 – 34,296 miles
  • 2012 – 33,358 miles
  • 2011 – 32,148 miles
  • 2010 – 30,625 miles
  • 2009 – 29,018 miles
  • 2008 – 27,356 miles
  • 2007 – 25,451 miles
  • 2006 – 23,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,973 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,973 miles (+2,071)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,973 miles
    Test number
    596280624497
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass115,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,902 miles
    Test number
    535679189788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,902 miles (+3,034)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,902 miles
    Test number
    972259255112
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,868 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    468319480391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,580 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    532311554122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,029 miles (+7,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    889255062418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,502 miles (+15,394)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    692158070417
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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. Pass80,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    611227470750
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,108 miles (+7,401)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    507030897856
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    562602213401
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail72,707 miles (+8,953)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    872485655183
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,754 miles (+11,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    175757532949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,287 miles (+8,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,287 miles
    Test number
    716998852689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass43,946 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    488756465166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    245846854123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,831 miles (+2,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    477966954102
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,296 miles (+938)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,296 miles
    Test number
    966649423188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass33,358 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    419506642188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate stone damaged/ cracked

  19. Fail33,358 miles (+1,210)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    748066042120
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate stone damaged/ cracked

  20. Pass32,148 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    327127441131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,625 miles (+1,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    250686140466
    • NoteFront and rear number plates poor

  22. Pass29,018 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    880952459154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,016 miles (+1,660)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,016 miles
    Test number
    861719249179
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass27,356 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,356 miles
    Test number
    283938848434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,451 miles (+2,225)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,451 miles
    Test number
    323934647188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine undertray broken

  26. Pass23,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    432381556195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T966 OBV

Does T966 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T966 OBV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T966 OBV?
The MOT on T966 OBV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T966 OBV done?
T966 OBV was recorded at 117,973 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,845 miles a year.
Has T966 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T966 OBV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T966 OBV 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 T966 OBV find?
T966 OBV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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