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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 2,480 cc

S17 LOUMOT history

S17 LOU is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S17 LOU red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,202 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 LOU was last recorded at 60,202 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,510 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
3,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,202 miles
  • 2024 – 58,510 miles
  • 2023 – 57,077 miles
  • 2022 – 55,389 miles
  • 2021 – 53,839 miles
  • 2020 – 51,740 miles
  • 2019 – 47,673 miles
  • 2018 – 44,706 miles
  • 2017 – 40,958 miles
  • 2016 – 34,771 miles
  • 2015 – 23,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,202 miles (+1,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    420610180130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass58,510 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,510 miles
    Test number
    617142150300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail58,500 miles (+1,423)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    155510334485
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass57,077 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    959550583362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,389 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    729406273819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,839 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    553344169668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,740 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    173931805397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,673 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    771049811394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,706 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,706 miles
    Test number
    685139204529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,958 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,958 miles
    Test number
    404734570677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,771 miles
    Test number
    995282053230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail34,771 miles (+11,480)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,771 miles
    Test number
    201831104064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass23,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    224992400448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 LOU

Does S17 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 LOU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 LOU?
The MOT on S17 LOU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 LOU done?
S17 LOU was recorded at 60,202 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
Has S17 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 LOU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 LOU 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 S17 LOU find?
S17 LOU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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