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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

S109 VBLMOT history

S109 VBL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,837 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 VBL was last recorded at 96,837 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 9,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,993 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,844 miles
Average per year
2,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,837 miles
  • 2024 – 86,993 miles
  • 2023 – 80,072 miles
  • 2022 – 77,924 miles
  • 2021 – 76,262 miles
  • 2020 – 75,008 miles
  • 2019 – 73,201 miles
  • 2018 – 71,217 miles
  • 2017 – 69,409 miles
  • 2016 – 67,398 miles
  • 2015 – 65,516 miles
  • 2014 – 62,515 miles
  • 2013 – 59,310 miles
  • 2012 – 57,525 miles
  • 2011 – 56,134 miles
  • 2009 – 54,130 miles
  • 2008 – 51,255 miles
  • 2007 – 43,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,837 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,837 miles (+9,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    101746479793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,993 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    476761738582
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail86,993 miles (+6,921)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    193826603923
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,072 miles (+2,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    204292499724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,924 miles (+1,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,924 miles
    Test number
    808802257332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass76,262 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    954272942217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass75,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    332343295338
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail75,008 miles (+1,807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    284891325785
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,201 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    828276759231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    510034452631
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail71,217 miles (+1,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    783515126316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,409 miles (+2,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    343976801434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass67,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    826800549266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail67,398 miles (+1,882)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    711498478544
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass65,516 miles (+3,001)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    577290845023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge cracked

  16. Pass62,515 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    196312144481
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre condition deteriorated so that it has split round the tread yet cords not exposed

  17. Fail62,514 miles (+3,204)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,514 miles
    Test number
    405011344020
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre condition deteriorated so that it has split round the tread yet cords not exposed

  18. Pass59,310 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    427048623060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail59,309 miles (+1,784)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    717524023045
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass57,525 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    807359232074
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass56,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,134 miles
    Test number
    277246041081
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks on the outer side wall

  22. Fail56,134 miles (+2,004)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,134 miles
    Test number
    849256641094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks on the outer side wall

  23. Pass54,130 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,130 miles
    Test number
    482283769373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,255 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    331032868376
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass47,472 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,472 miles
    Test number
    401262818039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    344385817061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    812825217073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about S109 VBL

Does S109 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S109 VBL expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S109 VBL?
The MOT on S109 VBL expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S109 VBL done?
S109 VBL was recorded at 96,837 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 2,866 miles a year.
Has S109 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 VBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S109 VBL 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 S109 VBL find?
S109 VBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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