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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S18 LMAMOT history

S18 LMA is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S18 LMA grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LMA was last recorded at 105,956 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2007: 17,307 miles, lower than 121,752 miles on 26 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,833 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,956 miles
  • 2025 – 103,833 miles
  • 2024 – 101,862 miles
  • 2023 – 98,831 miles
  • 2022 – 94,485 miles
  • 2021 – 90,120 miles
  • 2020 – 85,007 miles
  • 2019 – 79,044 miles
  • 2018 – 72,767 miles
  • 2017 – 63,717 miles
  • 2016 – 53,657 miles
  • 2015 – 43,160 miles
  • 2014 – 38,110 miles
  • 2013 – 35,498 miles
  • 2012 – 33,386 miles
  • 2011 – 30,569 miles
  • 2010 – 27,858 miles
  • 2009 – 24,907 miles
  • 2008 – 20,910 miles
  • 2007 – 17,307 miles
  • 2006 – 121,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp is broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both inner bushes are deteriorated also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both inner bushes are deteriorated also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,956 miles (+2,123)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    251052030505
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp is broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both inner bushes are deteriorated also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both inner bushes are deteriorated also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass103,833 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    846889095177
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail103,830 miles (+4)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    509773173293
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached nut loose, excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached nut loose excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fitted incorretly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended slow to retract/ gets stuck when extending (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail103,826 miles (+1,964)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,826 miles
    Test number
    921758864402
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass101,862 miles (+3,031)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    479077737267
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,831 miles (+4,346)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,831 miles
    Test number
    257012919000
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, cracking in tread, low on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge A little low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,485 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    188225725354
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light is illuminated on dash, indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail94,485 miles (+4,365)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    375777991025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light is illuminated on dash, indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass90,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    691821230084
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to test all rear belts dog mat fitted

  10. Fail90,120 miles (+5,113)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    612355252702
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to test all rear belts dog mat fitted

  11. Pass85,007 miles (+5,963)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    629558062669
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing, no bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge, cracked and perishing also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect rear seatbelts at time of test

  12. Pass79,044 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    298133943712
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail79,044 miles (+6,277)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    885618921811
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,767 miles (+9,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    687914162693
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    998687071159
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both front wing rep lamp bulbs fadding (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear washer tank no water refill but washer pump leaking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to tread bar markers (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,717 miles (+10,060)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    567989337340
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both front wing rep lamp bulbs fadding (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear washer tank no water refill but washer pump leaking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to tread bar markers (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    598153138825
    • AdvisoryBroken exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  18. Fail53,657 miles (+10,497)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    429636827430
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBroken exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass43,160 miles (+5,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,160 miles
    Test number
    749665655010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass38,110 miles (+2,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,110 miles
    Test number
    119545314449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass35,498 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    806484013059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,386 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    927134212047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,569 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    378295521079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,568 miles (+2,710)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    837794221058
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass27,858 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    412795820006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass24,907 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    630230739027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,910 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    744372338078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,307 miles (-104,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,307 miles
    Test number
    104695927438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass121,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    121,752 miles
    Test number
    270196026078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 LMA

Does S18 LMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LMA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LMA?
The MOT on S18 LMA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LMA done?
S18 LMA was recorded at 105,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
Has S18 LMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LMA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 LMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 LMA find?
S18 LMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp is broken; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both inner bushes are deteriorated also; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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