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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

S31 ABTMOT history

S31 ABT is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S31 ABT red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,938 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ABT was last recorded at 144,938 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,346 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
6,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,938 miles
  • 2024 – 133,194 miles
  • 2022 – 128,530 miles
  • 2021 – 117,508 miles
  • 2020 – 111,327 miles
  • 2019 – 106,246 miles
  • 2017 – 100,947 miles
  • 2016 – 96,329 miles
  • 2015 – 86,602 miles
  • 2014 – 77,941 miles
  • 2013 – 68,961 miles
  • 2012 – 59,647 miles
  • 2011 – 50,525 miles
  • 2010 – 47,080 miles
  • 2008 – 30,956 miles
  • 2007 – 22,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,938 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,938 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,938 miles
    Test number
    264120590270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass142,346 miles (+9,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    259373097263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,194 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,194 miles
    Test number
    600561931320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,530 miles (+11,022)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    139480897577
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass117,508 miles (+6,181)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    500196659788
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,327 miles (+5,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,327 miles
    Test number
    468294890983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,246 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    659985796554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,947 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    899627398667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,329 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    156999074682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    394790691497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,602 miles (+8,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    642443238813
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass77,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    525468714336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,941 miles (+8,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    587298614318
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,961 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    878415703346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,647 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    757961852297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,525 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    129368241271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    632339890238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass60,492 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,492 km
    Test number
    713252709392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,956 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    403871808320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    213442217310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,034 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    763252117312
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 ABT

Does S31 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ABT is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 ABT?
The MOT on S31 ABT is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 ABT done?
S31 ABT was recorded at 144,938 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,796 miles a year.
Has S31 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ABT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S31 ABT 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 S31 ABT find?
S31 ABT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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