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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S118 APFMOT history

S118 APF is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 4 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,873 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 APF was last recorded at 173,873 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 29,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,738 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
29,135 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,873 miles
  • 2025 – 144,738 miles
  • 2024 – 144,355 miles
  • 2022 – 139,015 miles
  • 2021 – 138,284 miles
  • 2020 – 136,969 miles
  • 2019 – 134,793 miles
  • 2018 – 130,491 miles
  • 2017 – 125,162 miles
  • 2016 – 120,370 miles
  • 2015 – 117,004 miles
  • 2014 – 112,758 miles
  • 2013 – 109,265 miles
  • 2012 – 105,856 miles
  • 2011 – 102,034 miles
  • 2010 – 95,831 miles
  • 2009 – 86,414 miles
  • 2008 – 78,709 miles
  • 2007 – 70,722 miles
  • 2006 – 61,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,873 miles (+29,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    882758411482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle

  2. Pass144,738 miles (+383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,738 miles
    Test number
    352703988407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,355 miles (+1,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    505360299919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle

  4. Fail143,257 miles (+4,242)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    570542653478
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,015 miles (+731)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,015 miles
    Test number
    342026457205
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass138,284 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,284 miles
    Test number
    843441406644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,969 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,969 miles
    Test number
    854704752956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,793 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    274435276828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,491 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    584282424908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,488 miles (+5,326)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    413798881074
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,162 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    723799737141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,159 miles (+4,789)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,159 miles
    Test number
    369686483342
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass120,370 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    889905819973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass117,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    311711380120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail117,004 miles (+4,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    793053797059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass112,758 miles (+3,493)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    459517214309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass109,265 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    598340923319
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass105,856 miles (+3,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    979022032358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass102,034 miles (+6,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,034 miles
    Test number
    285251221305
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail95,831 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    642593560211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Note1 led out on HLBL

  21. Pass95,831 miles (+9,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    962583360237
    • Note1 led out on HLBL

  22. Pass86,414 miles (+29)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    544510589214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp stays on
    • NotePlay in nearside front suspension top mount
    • NotePlay in offside front suspension top mount
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack
    • NoteTwo bulbs not working in highlevel stop lamp

  23. Fail86,385 miles (+55)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    363575879258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp stays on
    • NotePlay in nearside front suspension top mount
    • NotePlay in offside front suspension top mount
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack
    • NoteTwo bulbs not working in highlevel stop lamp

  24. Fail86,330 miles (+7,621)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    641659659269
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is on
    • NoteTwo bulbs not working in centre rear stoplight

  25. Pass78,709 miles (+7,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,709 miles
    Test number
    562608768291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is illuminated

  26. Pass70,722 miles (+9,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,722 miles
    Test number
    653123047212
    • 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)

  27. Pass61,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,554 miles
    Test number
    633435636236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 APF

Does S118 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 APF is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 APF?
The MOT on S118 APF is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 APF done?
S118 APF was recorded at 173,873 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has S118 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 APF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S118 APF 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 S118 APF find?
S118 APF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; both sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle.

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