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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S26 WASMOT history

S26 WAS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

S26 WAS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
187,503 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 WAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 WAS was last recorded at 187,503 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 11,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,312 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,191 miles
Average per year
9,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,503 miles
  • 2024 – 176,312 miles
  • 2023 – 163,732 miles
  • 2022 – 158,893 miles
  • 2021 – 142,139 miles
  • 2020 – 123,181 miles
  • 2019 – 120,289 miles
  • 2018 – 110,633 miles
  • 2017 – 102,633 miles
  • 2016 – 98,254 miles
  • 2015 – 90,544 miles
  • 2014 – 79,919 miles
  • 2013 – 71,358 miles
  • 2012 – 59,995 miles
  • 2011 – 40,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,503 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Child seats fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,503 miles (+11,191)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,503 miles
    Test number
    136174242514
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass176,312 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,312 miles
    Test number
    708293877818
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail176,312 miles (+12,580)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,312 miles
    Test number
    734175745429
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass163,732 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,732 miles
    Test number
    117112749566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,893 miles (+16,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,893 miles
    Test number
    997173396446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    371009899707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,139 miles (+18,958)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    375741662665
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,181 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,181 miles
    Test number
    607901827420
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  9. Pass120,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    979603435826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill weld repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  10. Fail120,289 miles (+9,656)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    444350504430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill weld repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  11. Pass110,633 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    179654263913
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both sides slight uneven wear - tread depth 2.5 - 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated both sides
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryMarks/scratches in windscreen not considered excessive

  12. Fail110,633 miles (+8,000)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    177925038754
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both sides slight uneven wear - tread depth 2.5 - 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated both sides
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryMarks/scratches in windscreen not considered excessive

  13. Pass102,633 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    716572492926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  14. Fail102,598 miles (+4,344)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    845250393162
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  15. Pass98,254 miles (+515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    395466986837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cuts in outer side wall
    • AdvisoryChassis damp with oil & fuel under filter
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
    • AdvisorySlight scratch on front screen

  16. Fail97,739 miles (+7,195)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    898889229689
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
    • AdvisoryFuel fitter area damp with fuel
    • AdvisorySlight scratching on front screen

  17. Pass90,544 miles (+10,625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    606407015182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,919 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    658273914142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,358 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    616474013181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,028 miles (+11,033)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    107535203181
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads quite low
    • NoteOffside front seat belt damaged
    • NoteOffside rear lamps lens cracked

  21. Pass59,995 miles (+19,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    827288712180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    436050211048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 WAS

Does S26 WAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 WAS expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 WAS?
The MOT on S26 WAS expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 WAS done?
S26 WAS was recorded at 187,503 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 9,941 miles a year.
Has S26 WAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 WAS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 WAS 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 WAS find?
S26 WAS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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