Audi A3
White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc
S17 SAMMOT history
S17 SAM is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 55,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 55,144 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 SAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 SAM was last recorded at 55,144 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 11,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,011 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,133 miles
- Average per year
- 5,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,144 miles
- 2025 – 44,011 miles
- 2024 – 38,275 miles
- 2023 – 33,767 miles
- 2022 – 30,775 miles
- 2021 – 27,921 miles
- 2020 – 25,105 miles
- 2019 – 20,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge. 2.9 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,144 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 55,144 miles
- Test number
- 946968267278
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge. 2.9 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,144 miles (+11,133)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,144 miles
- Test number
- 351442686283
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge. 2.9 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,011 miles (+5,736)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 44,011 miles
- Test number
- 131900205663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,275 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 38,275 miles
- Test number
- 283970919428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,254 miles (+4,487)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,254 miles
- Test number
- 642031702399
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (width of backing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner faces of brake discs slightly corroded
Pass33,767 miles (+2,992)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 33,767 miles
- Test number
- 275666962498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,775 miles (+2,854)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 30,775 miles
- Test number
- 939423773539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,921 miles (+2,816)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 27,921 miles
- Test number
- 387445584347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 25,105 miles
- Test number
- 657251425900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,105 miles (+4,790)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,105 miles
- Test number
- 785825123047
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass20,315 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 20,315 miles
- Test number
- 430003138516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about S17 SAM
- Does S17 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 SAM is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 SAM?
- The MOT on S17 SAM is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 SAM done?
- S17 SAM was recorded at 55,144 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
- Has S17 SAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 SAM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S17 SAM 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 SAM find?
- S17 SAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm of tread, and 2 more.
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