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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S20 FAGMOT history

S20 FAG is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 191,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S20 FAG blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,224 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 FAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 FAG was last recorded at 191,224 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 11,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,373 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,851 miles
Average per year
11,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,224 miles
  • 2025 – 179,373 miles
  • 2024 – 168,739 miles
  • 2023 – 157,453 miles
  • 2022 – 143,815 miles
  • 2021 – 129,592 miles
  • 2020 – 117,944 miles
  • 2019 – 101,581 miles
  • 2018 – 85,639 miles
  • 2017 – 81,585 miles
  • 2016 – 77,405 miles
  • 2015 – 70,220 miles
  • 2014 – 51,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower subframe showing corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,224 miles
    Test number
    544778986433
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,218 miles (+11,845)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,218 miles
    Test number
    793215279423
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,373 miles (+10,634)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,373 miles
    Test number
    718747066860
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,739 miles (+11,286)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,739 miles
    Test number
    891457822934
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,453 miles (+13,638)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    643317534495
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,815 miles (+14,223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,815 miles
    Test number
    478619995181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,592 miles (+11,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    523374965783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,944 miles (+16,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    506291982912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    393461982328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,581 miles (+15,942)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    906384604817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,639 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    236519471068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,585 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    503870601840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,405 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    493227445525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,220 miles (+18,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    905135166101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTest carried out in wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass51,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,931 miles
    Test number
    157590984293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 FAG

Does S20 FAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 FAG is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 FAG?
The MOT on S20 FAG is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 FAG done?
S20 FAG was recorded at 191,224 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 11,624 miles a year.
Has S20 FAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 FAG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 FAG 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 S20 FAG find?
S20 FAG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear lower subframe showing corrosion; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush.

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