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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S30 PWSMOT history

S30 PWS is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S30 PWS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,232 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 PWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 PWS was last recorded at 166,232 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 8,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,615 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,617 miles
Average per year
8,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,232 miles
  • 2025 – 157,615 miles
  • 2024 – 152,867 miles
  • 2023 – 151,002 miles
  • 2019 – 141,786 miles
  • 2018 – 130,497 miles
  • 2016 – 124,986 miles
  • 2014 – 105,840 miles
  • 2013 – 85,435 miles
  • 2012 – 69,097 miles
  • 2011 – 47,984 miles
  • 2010 – 29,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,232 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,232 miles (+8,617)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,232 miles
    Test number
    769254763980
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,615 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,615 miles
    Test number
    629643858308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,613 miles (+4,746)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,613 miles
    Test number
    943142421891
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,867 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    803465427597
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass151,002 miles (+9,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,002 miles
    Test number
    576335909511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,786 miles
    Test number
    114311529566
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail141,786 miles (+5,285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,786 miles
    Test number
    922971486024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,501 miles (+6,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,501 miles
    Test number
    641896617453
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,497 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    603824792922
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass124,986 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,986 miles
    Test number
    891329676142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass123,842 miles (+18,002)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    607563203514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    825962434399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,840 miles (+20,405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    588402934359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass85,435 miles (+16,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    698130663242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,097 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    817647152276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail69,094 miles (+21,110)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,094 miles
    Test number
    628096752212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,984 miles (+18,591)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    336570411415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear disc wearing low

  18. Pass29,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    151082060104
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 PWS

Does S30 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 PWS is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 PWS?
The MOT on S30 PWS is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 PWS done?
S30 PWS was recorded at 166,232 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,416 miles a year.
Has S30 PWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 PWS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 PWS 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 PWS find?
S30 PWS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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