Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
S111 MBXMOT history
S111 MBX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 252,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 252,851 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S111 MBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S111 MBX was last recorded at 252,851 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 252,077 miles · 9 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 774 miles
- Average per year
- 10,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 252,851 miles
- 2023 – 252,077 miles
- 2022 – 233,142 miles
- 2021 – 213,103 miles
- 2020 – 194,979 miles
- 2019 – 183,949 miles
- 2018 – 178,898 miles
- 2017 – 171,373 miles
- 2016 – 163,277 miles
- 2015 – 149,489 miles
- 2014 – 142,769 miles
- 2013 – 133,161 miles
- 2011 – 123,215 miles
- 2010 – 112,332 miles
- 2009 – 98,121 miles
- 2008 – 85,635 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Fuel filter insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,851 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 252,851 miles
- Test number
- 713265572499
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail252,851 miles (+774)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,851 miles
- Test number
- 430296464969
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass252,077 miles (+18,935)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 252,077 miles
- Test number
- 747835697969
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass233,142 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 233,142 miles
- Test number
- 435700807396
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail233,139 miles (+20,036)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,139 miles
- Test number
- 468288869353
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass213,103 miles (+18,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 213,103 miles
- Test number
- 865623337577
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,979 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 194,979 miles
- Test number
- 593570221569
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Fail194,979 miles (+29)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,979 miles
- Test number
- 938423068023
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Fail194,950 miles (+11,001)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,950 miles
- Test number
- 999762769338
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,949 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 183,949 miles
- Test number
- 625364320780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,941 miles (+5,043)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,941 miles
- Test number
- 249742813350
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass178,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 178,898 miles
- Test number
- 593626314658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,898 miles (+7,525)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,898 miles
- Test number
- 754997472165
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass171,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 171,373 miles
- Test number
- 376186605844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,373 miles (+8,096)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,373 miles
- Test number
- 678337902081
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass163,277 miles (+13,788)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 163,277 miles
- Test number
- 475341341132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,489 miles (+6,720)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 149,489 miles
- Test number
- 736436005141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,769 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,769 miles
- Test number
- 379938534038
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass142,769 miles (+9,608)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 142,769 miles
- Test number
- 705428034009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 133,161 miles
- Test number
- 869334703012
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 167103303462
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass123,215 miles (+10,883)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 123,215 miles
- Test number
- 448253431396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside tyer slite cut in outer side wall
Pass112,332 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 112,332 miles
- Test number
- 484548220483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,332 miles (+14,211)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,332 miles
- Test number
- 621528120360
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,121 miles (+12,486)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 98,121 miles
- Test number
- 842954239318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,635 miles
- Test number
- 373372548279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S111 MBX
- Does S111 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S111 MBX expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S111 MBX?
- The MOT on S111 MBX expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S111 MBX done?
- S111 MBX was recorded at 252,851 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 10,265 miles a year.
- Has S111 MBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S111 MBX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S111 MBX 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 S111 MBX find?
- S111 MBX passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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