Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
S21 DSMMOT history
S21 DSM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 140,453 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 DSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 DSM was last recorded at 140,453 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Apr 2018: 118 miles, lower than 110,628 miles on 12 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,337 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,116 miles
- Average per year
- 5,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,453 miles
- 2025 – 139,337 miles
- 2024 – 137,190 miles
- 2023 – 134,927 miles
- 2022 – 131,373 miles
- 2021 – 128,421 miles
- 2020 – 125,540 miles
- 2019 – 122,565 miles
- 2018 – 118 miles
- 2017 – 110,628 miles
- 2016 – 91,820 miles
- 2015 – 79,971 miles
- 2014 – 75,721 miles
- 2013 – 69,351 miles
- 2012 – 65,967 miles
- 2011 – 57,485 miles
- 2010 – 50,226 miles
- 2009 – 46,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,453 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,453 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 140,453 miles
- Test number
- 236828871616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,337 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,337 miles
- Test number
- 102985424391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,190 miles (+2,263)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 137,190 miles
- Test number
- 947739493852
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass134,927 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 134,927 miles
- Test number
- 295980536405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail134,922 miles (+3,549)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,922 miles
- Test number
- 504474486907
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass131,373 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 131,373 miles
- Test number
- 483559420565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,368 miles (+2,947)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,368 miles
- Test number
- 597218327620
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,421 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 128,421 miles
- Test number
- 685931246042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail128,416 miles (+2,876)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,416 miles
- Test number
- 698047593490
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass125,540 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,540 miles
- Test number
- 522930249907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail125,535 miles (+2,970)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,535 miles
- Test number
- 567116342733
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass122,565 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,565 miles
- Test number
- 546507591277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,560 miles (+122,442)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,560 miles
- Test number
- 302861424945
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass118 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118 miles
- Test number
- 869966426855
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)
FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 670701848032
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)
Pass110,628 miles (+18,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,628 miles
- Test number
- 782286717507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
Pass91,820 miles (+11,849)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 91,820 miles
- Test number
- 102950174197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,971 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,971 miles
- Test number
- 119660175413
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass79,971 miles (+4,250)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,971 miles
- Test number
- 479889265004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,721 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 75,721 miles
- Test number
- 569816904101
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls cuts no cord showing
- NoteN/s/r wearing to inner edge
Fail75,721 miles (+6,370)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,721 miles
- Test number
- 888696104101
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls cuts no cord showing
- NoteN/s/r wearing to inner edge
Pass69,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,351 miles
- Test number
- 466398703123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,351 miles (+3,384)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,351 miles
- Test number
- 465776403105
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass65,967 miles (+8,482)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,967 miles
- Test number
- 909044902139
- NoteTcs light on
Pass57,485 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,485 miles
- Test number
- 938459201120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,226 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,226 miles
- Test number
- 432319780050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 46,385 miles
- Test number
- 151142299046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,385 miles2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,385 miles
- Test number
- 551137689041
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S21 DSM
- Does S21 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 DSM is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S21 DSM?
- The MOT on S21 DSM is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 DSM done?
- S21 DSM was recorded at 140,453 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,430 miles a year.
- Has S21 DSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 DSM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S21 DSM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S21 DSM find?
- S21 DSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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