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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V85 GWPMOT history

V85 GWP is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
179,380 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 GWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 GWP was last recorded at 179,380 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,376 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,380 miles
  • 2022 – 171,792 miles
  • 2021 – 164,533 miles
  • 2020 – 158,834 miles
  • 2019 – 152,182 miles
  • 2018 – 144,292 miles
  • 2017 – 138,745 miles
  • 2016 – 131,615 miles
  • 2015 – 124,701 miles
  • 2014 – 118,414 miles
  • 2013 – 113,291 miles
  • 2012 – 106,682 miles
  • 2011 – 100,596 miles
  • 2010 – 95,795 miles
  • 2009 – 87,957 miles
  • 2008 – 82,393 miles
  • 2007 – 69,989 miles
  • 2006 – 64,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,380 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine breather system leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • N/s/f anti roll bar fouling subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,380 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,380 miles
    Test number
    713063073088
    • AdvisoryEngine breather system leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,376 miles (+7,584)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,376 miles
    Test number
    481994128688
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather system leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass171,792 miles (+7,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,792 miles
    Test number
    797311944661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass164,533 miles (+5,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,533 miles
    Test number
    164173607485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass158,834 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,834 miles
    Test number
    113651432651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,833 miles (+6,651)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,833 miles
    Test number
    964898784968
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,182 miles
    Test number
    866097526665
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail152,179 miles (+7,887)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,179 miles
    Test number
    616191184924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass144,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,292 miles
    Test number
    929275345149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail144,291 miles (+5,546)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    609841335119
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass138,745 miles (+7,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,745 miles
    Test number
    726391670719
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  12. Pass131,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    888513599570
    • AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar fouling subframe

  13. Fail131,615 miles (+6,914)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    423815394078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar fouling subframe

  14. Pass124,701 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    751427128904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,414 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    439241854228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,291 miles (+6,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    299442053288
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass106,682 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,682 miles
    Test number
    405345852240
    • NoteBoth front position lamps dim
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • NoteNoise from nearside front when rotated, suspect wheel bearing/cv joint? requires further inspection
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOfsfide front tyre wearing low on edges and inner sidewalls cracking

  18. Fail106,682 miles (+6,086)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,682 miles
    Test number
    948305652228
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front position lamps dim
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • NoteNoise from nearside front when rotated, suspect wheel bearing/cv joint? requires further inspection
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOfsfide front tyre wearing low on edges and inner sidewalls cracking

  19. Pass100,596 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    665819941274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass95,795 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    773094540292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    530045549272
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail87,956 miles (+5,563)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,956 miles
    Test number
    594355949250
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass82,393 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    304552748271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,989 miles (+5,353)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    362917947491
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteOsf strut top slight play

  25. Pass64,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    241655506343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 GWP

Does V85 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 GWP expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 GWP?
The MOT on V85 GWP expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 GWP done?
V85 GWP was recorded at 179,380 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has V85 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 GWP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V85 GWP 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 V85 GWP find?
V85 GWP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: engine breather system leak; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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