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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S18 MSAMOT history

S18 MSA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S18 MSA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,949 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MSA was last recorded at 43,949 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,991 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
2,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,949 miles
  • 2025 – 41,991 miles
  • 2024 – 40,819 miles
  • 2023 – 39,628 miles
  • 2022 – 38,248 miles
  • 2021 – 34,443 miles
  • 2019 – 32,188 miles
  • 2018 – 29,387 miles
  • 2017 – 26,840 miles
  • 2016 – 23,529 miles
  • 2015 – 20,474 miles
  • 2014 – 16,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,949 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

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.

  • Under covers

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,949 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,949 miles
    Test number
    799549114889
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
  2. Pass41,991 miles (+1,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    470311938781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And odd side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers
  3. Pass40,819 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,819 miles
    Test number
    190363709587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers
  4. Pass39,628 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    195853121218
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnder covers
  5. Pass38,248 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    283562621177
    • AdvisoryUnder covers
  6. Pass34,443 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    835437919401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,432 miles (+2,244)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    700458869007
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,188 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    192358458160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,387 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    211541754972
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  10. Pass26,840 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,840 miles
    Test number
    856826797578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,529 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,529 miles
    Test number
    496653258219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,474 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,474 miles
    Test number
    432732575619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,630 miles
    Test number
    225742064259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MSA

Does S18 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MSA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MSA?
The MOT on S18 MSA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 MSA done?
S18 MSA was recorded at 43,949 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,390 miles a year.
Has S18 MSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MSA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 MSA 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 MSA find?
S18 MSA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; under vehicle corroded.

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