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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

S30 BACMOT history

S30 BAC is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

S30 BAC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
100,481 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BAC was last recorded at 100,481 miles on 4 May 2024, 5,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,055 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,426 miles
Average per year
6,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,481 miles
  • 2023 – 95,055 miles
  • 2022 – 87,352 miles
  • 2021 – 83,315 miles
  • 2020 – 77,539 miles
  • 2019 – 70,411 miles
  • 2018 – 62,326 miles
  • 2017 – 57,367 miles
  • 2016 – 50,705 miles
  • 2015 – 46,651 miles
  • 2014 – 41,362 miles
  • 2013 – 32,980 miles
  • 2012 – 25,105 miles
  • 2011 – 19,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,481 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside chassis badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,481 miles (+5,426)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    171377684028
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded
  2. Pass95,055 miles (+68)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    126937758389
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail94,987 miles (+7,635)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,987 miles
    Test number
    940191391207
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,352 miles (+4,037)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,352 miles
    Test number
    287048610428
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated.
  5. Pass83,315 miles (+5,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    498028960617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,539 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    899313066146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,535 miles (+7,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    228481150528
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass70,411 miles (+8,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    547088051161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,326 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    299672318959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,367 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    274397637488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    154712399496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,704 miles (+4,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    957268877508
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass46,651 miles (+5,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    725179303092
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have slight perishing between treads
  14. Pass41,362 miles (+8,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    318706154443
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres perished
  15. Pass32,980 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    738688643269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,105 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    238399152277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    585563051271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 BAC

Does S30 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 BAC expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 BAC?
The MOT on S30 BAC expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 BAC done?
S30 BAC was recorded at 100,481 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 6,427 miles a year.
Has S30 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BAC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 BAC 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 S30 BAC find?
S30 BAC passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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