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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

S26 DMDMOT history

S26 DMD is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S26 DMD red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,796 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 DMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 DMD was last recorded at 89,796 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,091 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,705 miles
Average per year
6,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,796 miles
  • 2025 – 86,091 miles
  • 2024 – 80,183 miles
  • 2023 – 72,969 miles
  • 2022 – 65,033 miles
  • 2021 – 58,390 miles
  • 2020 – 52,392 miles
  • 2019 – 48,835 miles
  • 2018 – 41,085 miles
  • 2017 – 29,499 miles
  • 2016 – 21,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s spring arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,796 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    820650501588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail89,796 miles (+3,705)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    366798931420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,091 miles (+5,908)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    359110999228
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not fully retracting
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bushs dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,183 miles (+7,214)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    197622660571
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin both edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bush arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,969 miles (+7,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    287506044459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,033 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    833855966869
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail64,836 miles (+6,446)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,836 miles
    Test number
    633228597445
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass58,390 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    378692639775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded
  9. Pass52,392 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    851260648835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,835 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    435356813039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,085 miles (+11,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    979682775864
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  12. Pass29,499 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    130869942518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,560 miles
    Test number
    996052164161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S26 DMD

Does S26 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 DMD is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 DMD?
The MOT on S26 DMD is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 DMD done?
S26 DMD was recorded at 89,796 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,912 miles a year.
Has S26 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 DMD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 DMD 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 S26 DMD find?
S26 DMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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