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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

S18 EMBMOT history

S18 EMB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S18 EMB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,100 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EMB was last recorded at 66,100 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,629 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,471 miles
Average per year
4,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,100 miles
  • 2024 – 61,629 miles
  • 2023 – 57,201 miles
  • 2022 – 53,552 miles
  • 2021 – 49,239 miles
  • 2020 – 45,819 miles
  • 2019 – 42,449 miles
  • 2018 – 31,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,100 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,100 miles (+4,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    398290574836
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass61,629 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    900651764349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,201 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    106175528533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,552 miles (+4,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    284438120732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,239 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    175444915963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  6. Pass45,819 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    187363767244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,449 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,449 miles
    Test number
    934207196852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,555 miles
    Test number
    410728348177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,555 miles (+9,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,555 miles
    Test number
    690355856962
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass31,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    122432574707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,666 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    993500880772
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about S18 EMB

Does S18 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 EMB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 EMB?
The MOT on S18 EMB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 EMB done?
S18 EMB was recorded at 66,100 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,432 miles a year.
Has S18 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EMB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S18 EMB 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 S18 EMB find?
S18 EMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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