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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

W256 TVGMOT history

W256 TVG is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

W256 TVG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2023
Mileage
195,504 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 TVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 TVG was last recorded at 195,504 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,301 miles · 13 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
7,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,504 miles
  • 2021 – 195,301 miles
  • 2020 – 193,566 miles
  • 2019 – 190,483 miles
  • 2018 – 185,960 miles
  • 2017 – 181,783 miles
  • 2016 – 177,523 miles
  • 2015 – 172,094 miles
  • 2014 – 156,135 miles
  • 2013 – 141,010 miles
  • 2012 – 126,234 miles
  • 2011 – 120,309 miles
  • 2010 – 109,268 miles
  • 2009 – 96,528 miles
  • 2008 – 80,782 miles
  • 2007 – 74,854 miles
  • 2006 – 69,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,504 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,504 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,504 miles
    Test number
    764383667246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,301 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,301 miles
    Test number
    713381620715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,566 miles (+3,083)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,566 miles
    Test number
    937939326010
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,483 miles (+4,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,483 miles
    Test number
    730028989468
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,960 miles (+4,177)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,960 miles
    Test number
    364238631848
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing & cracking

  6. Pass181,783 miles (+4,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    181,783 miles
    Test number
    897169635473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass177,523 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    177,523 miles
    Test number
    603381767630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass172,094 miles (+15,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    172,094 miles
    Test number
    710126539419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass156,135 miles (+15,125)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,135 miles
    Test number
    458010284297
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass141,010 miles (+14,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    115683683265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,234 miles (+5,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    865447282255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,309 miles (+11,041)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,309 miles
    Test number
    965405441233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,268 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,268 miles
    Test number
    303684070461
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  14. Pass109,268 miles (+12,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,268 miles
    Test number
    353684770452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    100526069234
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail96,528 miles (+15,746)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    740875969294
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass80,782 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    763080678212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,854 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,854 miles
    Test number
    901115017258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass69,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    350736916426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,249 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    602226816270
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about W256 TVG

Does W256 TVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 TVG expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 TVG?
The MOT on W256 TVG expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 TVG done?
W256 TVG was recorded at 195,504 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 7,763 miles a year.
Has W256 TVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 TVG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on W256 TVG 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 W256 TVG find?
W256 TVG passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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