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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

V21 GRPMOT history

V21 GRP is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

V21 GRP yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
177,440 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GRP was last recorded at 177,440 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,123 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,440 miles
  • 2021 – 175,123 miles
  • 2020 – 172,376 miles
  • 2019 – 170,651 miles
  • 2018 – 167,464 miles
  • 2017 – 157,600 miles
  • 2016 – 151,050 miles
  • 2015 – 139,922 miles
  • 2014 – 125,430 miles
  • 2013 – 117,740 miles
  • 2012 – 108,426 miles
  • 2011 – 98,954 miles
  • 2010 – 89,613 miles
  • 2009 – 81,194 miles
  • 2008 – 69,510 miles
  • 2007 – 61,368 miles
  • 2006 – 50,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,440 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,440 miles
    Test number
    951363441514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,123 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,123 miles
    Test number
    414077464227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,376 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,376 miles
    Test number
    295021337156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,651 miles (+3,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,651 miles
    Test number
    776226028288
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass167,464 miles (+9,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    167,464 miles
    Test number
    572215711939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer not working.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.

  6. Pass157,600 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,600 miles
    Test number
    141429225031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass151,050 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    440548184606
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES LOW INNER EDGES.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail151,050 miles (+11,128)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    545392635594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES LOW INNER EDGES.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass139,922 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    726301836105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail139,922 miles (+14,492)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    462556984290
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass125,430 miles (+7,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    496844724497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension 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)

  12. Pass117,740 miles (+9,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    345242123374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    635269532391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,426 miles (+9,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    738569332372
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass98,954 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,954 miles
    Test number
    278582221335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,953 miles (+9,340)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    648600221335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

  17. Pass89,613 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    102886010338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,194 miles (+11,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,194 miles
    Test number
    620834849389
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

  19. Pass69,510 miles (+8,142)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,510 miles
    Test number
    433175048443
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

  20. Pass61,368 miles (+10,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    704526547305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    113213036338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GRP

Does V21 GRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 GRP expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 GRP?
The MOT on V21 GRP expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 GRP done?
V21 GRP was recorded at 177,440 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has V21 GRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GRP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on V21 GRP 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 V21 GRP find?
V21 GRP passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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