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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S28 ABSMOT history

S28 ABS is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S28 ABS red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,674 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 ABS was last recorded at 93,674 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,641 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,674 miles
  • 2025 – 91,874 miles
  • 2024 – 89,731 miles
  • 2023 – 86,533 miles
  • 2022 – 81,883 miles
  • 2021 – 77,003 miles
  • 2020 – 73,161 miles
  • 2019 – 69,277 miles
  • 2018 – 63,595 miles
  • 2017 – 58,709 miles
  • 2016 – 53,880 miles
  • 2015 – 48,685 miles
  • 2014 – 42,586 miles
  • 2013 – 37,948 miles
  • 2012 – 30,200 miles
  • 2011 – 22,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,674 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    600604698850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail93,641 miles (+1,767)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    822497463193
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass91,874 miles (+2,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    212442865321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake cable damaged deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,731 miles (+3,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    626951272677
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass86,533 miles (+4,650)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    777849991724
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Pass81,883 miles (+4,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    850811195813
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass77,003 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    520676121626
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn

  8. Pass73,161 miles (+3,884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    979405985361
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryUneven wear n/s/r tyre tread

  9. Pass69,277 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    772852805505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

  10. Fail69,277 miles (+5,682)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    433577536201
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

  11. Pass63,595 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    261843112495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill slightly damaged

  12. Fail63,595 miles (+4,886)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    536291270580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill slightly damaged

  13. Pass58,709 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    976569774686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    652643069586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,876 miles (+5,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    241758477119
    • FailureRear brake application uneven 45% (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner brake pad appears low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

  16. Pass48,685 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    535903855445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,586 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    239033234247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,948 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    179118743287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,200 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,200 miles
    Test number
    456856952268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    595347251230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,822 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    506137251211
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Questions about S28 ABS

Does S28 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ABS is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 ABS?
The MOT on S28 ABS is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 ABS done?
S28 ABS was recorded at 93,674 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has S28 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 ABS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 ABS 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 S28 ABS find?
S28 ABS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished; offside brake cable damaged but not to excess; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded, and 2 more.

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