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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S30 DPCMOT history

S30 DPC is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S30 DPC red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,691 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DPC was last recorded at 142,691 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,812 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
2,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,691 miles
  • 2025 – 141,812 miles
  • 2021 – 141,656 miles
  • 2020 – 141,153 miles
  • 2019 – 139,833 miles
  • 2017 – 138,950 miles
  • 2016 – 137,922 miles
  • 2015 – 137,174 miles
  • 2010 – 136,205 miles
  • 2009 – 127,452 miles
  • 2008 – 122,408 miles
  • 2007 – 117,715 miles
  • 2006 – 107,693 miles
  • 2005 – 98,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,691 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    565350295282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,812 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,812 miles
    Test number
    979267952653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,656 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    442632493829
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and worn inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass141,153 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,153 miles
    Test number
    530660926100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass139,833 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    437559493526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,950 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    323488686394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,922 miles (+748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    718735250404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryIndicators flashing slighty fast
    • AdvisoryWater leak at the rear of the motor
  8. Pass137,174 miles (+969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,174 miles
    Test number
    908885145042
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil
  9. Pass136,205 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,205 miles
    Test number
    511389950292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,120 miles (+8,668)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,120 miles
    Test number
    110367440255
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass127,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    274793429205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail127,452 miles (+5,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    264649719246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass122,408 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    671660648239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING OFF
  14. Fail122,408 miles (+4,693)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    950683338254
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING OFF
  15. Pass117,715 miles (+10,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,715 miles
    Test number
    760610157218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass107,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    893876936227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,693 miles (+9,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    112786936216
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass98,303 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    114365095123
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S30 DPC

Does S30 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 DPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 DPC?
The MOT on S30 DPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 DPC done?
S30 DPC was recorded at 142,691 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
Has S30 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DPC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on S30 DPC 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 DPC find?
S30 DPC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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