
Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
S30 LAFMOT history
S30 LAF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 96,637 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 LAF was last recorded at 96,637 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 90,535 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,102 miles
- Average per year
- 3,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,637 miles
- 2024 – 90,535 miles
- 2023 – 83,880 miles
- 2022 – 78,866 miles
- 2021 – 76,814 miles
- 2020 – 75,354 miles
- 2019 – 72,777 miles
- 2018 – 68,433 miles
- 2017 – 59,413 miles
- 2016 – 55,982 miles
- 2015 – 52,656 miles
- 2014 – 50,308 miles
- 2013 – 45,941 miles
- 2012 – 44,897 miles
- 2011 – 39,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion starting on inner face of nearside and off side front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,637 miles (+6,102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 96,637 miles
- Test number
- 472945618228
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion starting on inner face of nearside and off side front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,535 miles (+6,655)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 90,535 miles
- Test number
- 915268424375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm that spring mounts in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also stepping slighty on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm that spring sits in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread is stepping slighty on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,880 miles (+5,014)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 83,880 miles
- Test number
- 528049140375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,866 miles (+2,052)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,866 miles
- Test number
- 387945378598
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,814 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 76,814 miles
- Test number
- 906013302743
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail76,813 miles (+1,459)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,813 miles
- Test number
- 927775825170
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,354 miles (+2,577)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 75,354 miles
- Test number
- 531190932052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,777 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,777 miles
- Test number
- 197971327046
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,771 miles (+4,338)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,771 miles
- Test number
- 646160547964
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front disc excessively corroded and weakened less than 50% brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,433 miles (+9,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,433 miles
- Test number
- 108411947391
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
Pass59,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,413 miles
- Test number
- 675993201783
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,413 miles (+3,431)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,413 miles
- Test number
- 219368513532
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,982 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,982 miles
- Test number
- 178566903607
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,656 miles
- Test number
- 229508345107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,656 miles (+2,348)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,656 miles
- Test number
- 629227445151
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,308 miles (+4,367)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 50,308 miles
- Test number
- 868999034185
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges
- NoteSlight buckle in N/S/F wheel
Pass45,941 miles (+1,044)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,941 miles
- Test number
- 458204343115
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass44,897 miles (+5,577)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 44,897 miles
- Test number
- 448468432179
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
Pass39,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,320 miles
- Test number
- 397150741164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 LAF
- Does S30 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 LAF is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S30 LAF?
- The MOT on S30 LAF is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 LAF done?
- S30 LAF was recorded at 96,637 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
- Has S30 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 LAF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S30 LAF 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 LAF find?
- S30 LAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion starting on inner face of nearside and off side front disc; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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