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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V88 TCSMOT history

V88 TCS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V88 TCS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,096 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 TCS was last recorded at 147,096 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 11,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,611 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,485 miles
Average per year
11,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,096 miles
  • 2024 – 135,611 miles
  • 2023 – 127,889 miles
  • 2022 – 119,678 miles
  • 2021 – 109,246 miles
  • 2020 – 97,186 miles
  • 2019 – 83,318 miles
  • 2018 – 65,088 miles
  • 2017 – 50,074 miles
  • 2016 – 37,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWasher aims poor

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    132317731361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher aims poor

  2. Fail147,096 miles (+11,485)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    279837471864
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 34% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher aims poor
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly poor

  3. Pass135,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,611 miles
    Test number
    665972441310
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail135,611 miles (+7,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,611 miles
    Test number
    346544445164
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    345552954378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,888 miles (+8,210)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    937092764689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass119,678 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,678 miles
    Test number
    849352777022
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,678 miles (+10,432)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,678 miles
    Test number
    468839078577
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass109,246 miles (+12,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    817011607692
    • AdvisoryRear uneven brake application . investigation recommended

  10. Pass97,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    987552257624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail97,186 miles (+13,868)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    330977192399
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    985477129732
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Fail83,318 miles (+18,230)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    848469242566
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass65,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    457981934914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,088 miles (+15,014)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    708913865410
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass50,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    758526626861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

  17. Fail50,074 miles (+12,561)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    884913761322
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass37,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    136410784350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,513 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    844486930051
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V88 TCS

Does V88 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 TCS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V88 TCS?
The MOT on V88 TCS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 TCS done?
V88 TCS was recorded at 147,096 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 11,810 miles a year.
Has V88 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 TCS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 TCS 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 V88 TCS find?
V88 TCS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted dented; offside front fog light inoperative; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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