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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S23 FORMOT history

S23 FOR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

S23 FOR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
187,641 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FOR was last recorded at 187,641 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 8,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,258 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,383 miles
Average per year
7,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,641 miles
  • 2022 – 179,258 miles
  • 2021 – 172,703 miles
  • 2020 – 167,214 miles
  • 2019 – 159,334 miles
  • 2018 – 153,664 miles
  • 2017 – 149,208 miles
  • 2016 – 144,017 miles
  • 2015 – 138,021 miles
  • 2014 – 118,201 miles
  • 2013 – 112,402 miles
  • 2012 – 106,488 miles
  • 2011 – 99,928 miles
  • 2010 – 92,973 miles
  • 2009 – 84,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,641 miles (+8,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    187,641 miles
    Test number
    212143428900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,258 miles
    Test number
    638479199457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,257 miles (+6,554)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,257 miles
    Test number
    489752643710
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,703 miles
    Test number
    363402048174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail172,703 miles (+5,489)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,703 miles
    Test number
    625875935268
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,214 miles (+7,880)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,214 miles
    Test number
    707207402328
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass159,334 miles (+5,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,334 miles
    Test number
    873579791750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass153,664 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,664 miles
    Test number
    761327285371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,208 miles (+5,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,208 miles
    Test number
    874841217383
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres showing age related cracks

  10. Pass144,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    480138071549
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop deteriorated

  11. Fail144,017 miles (+5,996)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    272016038094
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop deteriorated

  12. Pass138,021 miles (+19,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,021 miles
    Test number
    868194955171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    546440154106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,201 miles (+5,799)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    329790554158
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass112,402 miles (+5,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    286233543204
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre worn close to limit

  16. Pass106,488 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    567604642251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,928 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    405321941269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,973 miles (+7,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    431823140219
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteMonitor o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres for wear

  19. Pass84,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    390624979171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,990 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    800004879145
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S23 FOR

Does S23 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 FOR expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 FOR?
The MOT on S23 FOR expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 FOR done?
S23 FOR was recorded at 187,641 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 7,112 miles a year.
Has S23 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FOR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 FOR 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 S23 FOR find?
S23 FOR passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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