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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.

S30 LAF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass96,637 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass83,880 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    528049140375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass68,433 miles (+9,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    108411947391
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass52,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    229508345107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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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