Audi A3 Sportback TDI 1.9L 5 Door Manual Hatchback

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S26 EBSMOT history

S26 EBS is a grey diesel Audi A3 Sportback TDI 1.9L 5 Door Manual Hatchback first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,781 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 EBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi A3 Sportback TDI 1.9L
Model
5 Door Manual Hatchback
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 EBS was last recorded at 101,781 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,311 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,470 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,781 miles
  • 2024 – 98,311 miles
  • 2023 – 91,348 miles
  • 2022 – 87,390 miles
  • 2021 – 83,123 miles
  • 2019 – 80,156 miles
  • 2018 – 76,887 miles
  • 2017 – 74,240 miles
  • 2016 – 70,195 miles
  • 2015 – 69,530 miles
  • 2013 – 65,112 miles
  • 2012 – 55,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,781 miles (+3,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    322726755812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,311 miles
    Test number
    386365666432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,311 miles (+3,202)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,311 miles
    Test number
    803473360376
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing Clasp (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,109 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    378086278065
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken causing it to leak

  5. Pass91,348 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    430475392092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,390 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    425101862926
    • 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))

  7. Pass83,123 miles (+2,967)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    347068824433
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    137512417597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,155 miles (+3,268)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    501470584963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass76,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,887 miles
    Test number
    345499427667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail76,887 miles (+2,647)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,887 miles
    Test number
    331347913648
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass74,240 miles (+4,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    920482227253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres under inflated

  13. Pass70,195 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    606481154700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,530 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    235270715042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,529 miles (+4,417)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    736549205054
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner shoulders (n/s bald)

  16. Pass65,112 miles (+9,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    447593503424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,116 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    328538222452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Questions about S26 EBS

Does S26 EBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 EBS is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 EBS?
The MOT on S26 EBS is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 EBS done?
S26 EBS was recorded at 101,781 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has S26 EBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 EBS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 EBS 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 EBS find?
S26 EBS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear most bushes.

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