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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S20 RGSMOT history

S20 RGS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S20 RGS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,219 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RGS was last recorded at 147,219 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,605 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
6,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,219 miles
  • 2025 – 142,605 miles
  • 2024 – 139,235 miles
  • 2023 – 135,750 miles
  • 2022 – 127,901 miles
  • 2020 – 116,765 miles
  • 2019 – 112,496 miles
  • 2018 – 107,618 miles
  • 2017 – 103,602 miles
  • 2016 – 96,098 miles
  • 2015 – 87,768 miles
  • 2014 – 79,411 miles
  • 2013 – 74,442 miles
  • 2012 – 60,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre small cuts outer side wall & wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    791569282087
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,219 miles (+4,614)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    697038827996
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,605 miles (+3,370)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    603028679814
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,235 miles (+3,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,235 miles
    Test number
    102298175597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,750 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,750 miles
    Test number
    962617358922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,901 miles (+11,136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    390351927270
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,765 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    595347733730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,496 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,496 miles
    Test number
    699121566092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,618 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,618 miles
    Test number
    689100575573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,602 miles (+7,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,602 miles
    Test number
    709786407446
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    280393599046
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail96,098 miles (+8,330)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    800558291424
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass87,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    627382319342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre small cuts outer side wall & wearing inner edge

  14. Fail87,768 miles (+8,357)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    142632970714
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe mount insecure (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre small cuts outer side wall & wearing inner edge

  15. Pass79,411 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    798819834205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,442 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    256131493424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCUT ON NSF TYRE

  17. Pass74,442 miles (+13,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    999911393188
    • NoteCUT ON NSF TYRE

  18. Pass60,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    658849692184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RGS

Does S20 RGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RGS is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RGS?
The MOT on S20 RGS is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RGS done?
S20 RGS was recorded at 147,219 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
Has S20 RGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RGS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 RGS 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 RGS find?
S20 RGS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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