Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc
S21 MBPMOT history
S21 MBP is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 173,698 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 MBP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 MBP was last recorded at 173,698 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,485 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 213 miles
- Average per year
- 8,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,698 miles
- 2023 – 161,067 miles
- 2022 – 150,457 miles
- 2021 – 135,361 miles
- 2020 – 128,745 miles
- 2019 – 124,570 miles
- 2018 – 119,506 miles
- 2017 – 115,295 miles
- 2016 – 110,044 miles
- 2015 – 105,318 miles
- 2014 – 101,170 miles
- 2013 – 92,925 miles
- 2012 – 83,485 miles
- 2011 – 72,493 miles
- 2010 – 59,975 miles
- 2009 – 47,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,698 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also noted nail in tread and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,698 miles (+213)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,698 miles
- Test number
- 810262571758
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also noted nail in tread and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,485 miles (+12,418)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,485 miles
- Test number
- 146612806273
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure lower mounting points loose/broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also noted nail in tread and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,067 miles (+10,610)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 161,067 miles
- Test number
- 622965853402
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass150,457 miles (+15,096)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,457 miles
- Test number
- 299741159065
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.
Pass135,361 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,361 miles
- Test number
- 671027478820
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,358 miles (+6,613)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,358 miles
- Test number
- 906199715294
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,745 miles (+4,175)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,745 miles
- Test number
- 295521731580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,570 miles (+5,064)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 124,570 miles
- Test number
- 463773511539
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass119,506 miles (+4,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,506 miles
- Test number
- 226713525153
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,295 miles (+5,251)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,295 miles
- Test number
- 820507752020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 110,044 miles
- Test number
- 845117194662
- AdvisoryNs headlamp slightly insecure
Fail110,043 miles (+4,725)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,043 miles
- Test number
- 846241364134
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNs headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNsr tyre perrished
- AdvisoryOsr tyre perrished
Pass105,318 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,318 miles
- Test number
- 639648415273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,170 miles (+8,245)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,170 miles
- Test number
- 435404934233
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass92,925 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 92,925 miles
- Test number
- 357409413499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,922 miles (+9,437)8 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,922 miles
- Test number
- 877218413207
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,485 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 378876882173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,479 miles (+438)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,479 miles
- Test number
- 717355782173
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail83,041 miles (+10,548)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,041 miles
- Test number
- 275840972114
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 318338531128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,489 miles (+12,514)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,489 miles
- Test number
- 578558331155
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight cut outer wall O/S/F tyre
Pass59,975 miles (+12,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,975 miles
- Test number
- 262180120118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,442 miles
- Test number
- 572484189059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 MBP
- Does S21 MBP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S21 MBP expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S21 MBP?
- The MOT on S21 MBP expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S21 MBP done?
- S21 MBP was recorded at 173,698 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 8,146 miles a year.
- Has S21 MBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 MBP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S21 MBP 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 S21 MBP find?
- S21 MBP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also noted nail in tread and cracked in tread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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