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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S26 RWRMOT history

S26 RWR is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S26 RWR silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,301 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 RWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 RWR was last recorded at 146,301 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,242 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
9,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,301 miles
  • 2025 – 146,242 miles
  • 2024 – 140,341 miles
  • 2023 – 134,117 miles
  • 2022 – 129,029 miles
  • 2021 – 123,038 miles
  • 2020 – 116,953 miles
  • 2019 – 107,642 miles
  • 2018 – 95,800 miles
  • 2017 – 84,880 miles
  • 2016 – 71,230 miles
  • 2015 – 60,738 miles
  • 2014 – 52,432 miles
  • 2013 – 38,375 miles
  • 2012 – 25,681 miles
  • 2011 – 14,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,301 miles (+59)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,301 miles
    Test number
    310072527889
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail146,242 miles (+5,901)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,242 miles
    Test number
    696055777349
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,341 miles (+6,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,341 miles
    Test number
    115373460123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass134,117 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,117 miles
    Test number
    818801250780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,029 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    902104360025
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail129,028 miles (+5,990)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    199154714821
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass123,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,038 miles
    Test number
    767648568687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail123,038 miles (+6,085)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,038 miles
    Test number
    451103364386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass116,953 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    918678494480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,642 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,642 miles
    Test number
    723232784790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail107,600 miles (+11,800)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,600 miles
    Test number
    445995221351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass95,800 miles (+10,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,800 miles
    Test number
    813150148144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  13. Pass84,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    200805964525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail84,872 miles (+13,642)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    194887769830
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe leaking
  15. Pass71,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    190653574079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,230 miles (+10,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    501018844540
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass60,738 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    635362815221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,432 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    329473314420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,418 miles (+14,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    495340214279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass38,375 miles (+12,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    197537903244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,681 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    909292202289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,387 miles
    Test number
    399941111486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 RWR

Does S26 RWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 RWR is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 RWR?
The MOT on S26 RWR is valid until 18 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 RWR done?
S26 RWR was recorded at 146,301 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,113 miles a year.
Has S26 RWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 RWR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 RWR 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 RWR find?
S26 RWR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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