M23TOM - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 23 days ago
The Audi A3, often referred to simply as the A3, is a compact executive car renowned for its blend of performance, style, and advanced technology. Manufactured by the German automaker Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, the A3 has been a staple in the premium hatchback segment since its debut in 1996. Known for its high-quality interior, innovative features, and efficient engines, the A3 has evolved through multiple generations, with the latest models offering a sophisticated driving experience. Introduced in various body styles, including hatchback and saloon, the A3 continues to appeal to drivers seeking a versatile yet refined vehicle. Its reputation for reliability and cutting-edge design makes it a popular choice among those looking for a premium compact car.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
The vehicle is an Audi A3, registration M23TOM, manufactured in 2010 with its first registration in February 2010. It has a grey exterior and a 1968cc diesel engine, emitting 139 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 9 August 2024 and valid until 8 August 2025. The recorded mileage is 143,171 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include worn suspension arm pins or bushes, corroded nearside rear coil spring, rear tyres worn close to legal limit, and front brake discs that are worn but not seriously weakened. No dangerous issues were reported. Mechanical observations suggest some wear and corrosion, but no immediate safety concerns are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,171 mi
Expires: 08 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 09 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,170 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,057 mi
Expires: 08 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,057 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,219 mi
Expires: 08 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 09 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,813 mi
Expires: 08 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 24 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,799 mi
Expires: 06 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 24 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,799 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,090 mi
Expires: 06 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge
Failed - 06 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,086 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge
Passed - 02 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,562 mi
Expires: 05 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 31 January 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,515 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,688 mi
Expires: 05 February 2018
Passed - 04 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,557 mi
Expires: 05 February 2017
Passed - 29 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,211 mi
Expires: 05 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,452 mi
Expires: 05 February 2015
Passed - 01 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,315 mi
Expires: 05 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M23TOM?
The MOT expires on 08 August 2025.
What is the tax status of M23TOM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of M23TOM?
This is a 2010 AUDI A3 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M23TOM?
This vehicle produces 139 g/km of CO2 emissions.