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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S30 PTXMOT history

S30 PTX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S30 PTX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,188 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 PTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 PTX was last recorded at 162,188 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,729 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,459 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,188 miles
  • 2025 – 160,729 miles
  • 2024 – 157,306 miles
  • 2023 – 153,650 miles
  • 2022 – 149,864 miles
  • 2020 – 145,464 miles
  • 2019 – 135,356 miles
  • 2018 – 126,968 miles
  • 2016 – 115,871 miles
  • 2015 – 112,748 miles
  • 2014 – 107,702 miles
  • 2013 – 99,065 miles
  • 2012 – 91,289 miles
  • 2011 – 84,731 miles
  • 2010 – 78,212 miles
  • 2009 – 71,125 miles
  • 2008 – 62,487 miles
  • 2007 – 52,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,188 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.

  • Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,188 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,188 miles
    Test number
    349829194571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,729 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,729 miles
    Test number
    915970251038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,306 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,306 miles
    Test number
    685726800730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,650 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    596328992546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,864 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,864 miles
    Test number
    710891304953
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass145,464 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    209366346250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,356 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,356 miles
    Test number
    836309443529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,968 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    766727632808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,871 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,871 miles
    Test number
    628255540700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,748 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    169905628125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,702 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    499837334330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,691 miles (+8,626)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    797430134385
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass99,065 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    297328713383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,289 miles
    Test number
    845851222311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,287 miles (+6,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    559061722319
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass84,731 miles (+6,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,731 miles
    Test number
    438812221340
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass78,212 miles (+2,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    450147130458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass75,611 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    821077250291
    • NoteSlight pitting front brake discs both sides
    • NoteSlight pitting rear brake discs on both sides
  19. Fail75,611 miles (+4,486)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    540369240205
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight pitting front brake discs both sides
    • NoteSlight pitting rear brake discs on both sides
  20. Pass71,125 miles (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    243870259282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,487 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    154556648208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,469 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    810598048135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,237 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    423012628037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  24. Fail60,097 miles (+7,982)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    181898718003
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  25. Pass52,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    222170537030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,115 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    151989227064
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S30 PTX

Does S30 PTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 PTX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 PTX?
The MOT on S30 PTX is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 PTX done?
S30 PTX was recorded at 162,188 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has S30 PTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 PTX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on S30 PTX 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 PTX find?
S30 PTX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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