Audi A3
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc
S31 LCXMOT history
S31 LCX is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 59,027 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 59,027 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 LCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 LCX was last recorded at 59,027 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,125 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,902 miles
- Average per year
- 3,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,027 miles
- 2025 – 56,125 miles
- 2024 – 54,416 miles
- 2023 – 51,833 miles
- 2022 – 50,137 miles
- 2021 – 48,611 miles
- 2020 – 47,278 miles
- 2019 – 42,240 miles
- 2018 – 36,637 miles
- 2017 – 33,128 miles
- 2016 – 27,376 miles
- 2015 – 21,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,027 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,027 miles (+2,902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 249191867102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,125 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 345722502268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,416 miles (+2,583)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 54,416 miles
- Test number
- 469627338552
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,833 miles (+1,696)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 51,833 miles
- Test number
- 914738196084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,137 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 50,137 miles
- Test number
- 929934133667
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail50,135 miles (+1,524)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,135 miles
- Test number
- 360257215218
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,611 miles (+1,333)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,611 miles
- Test number
- 480944924998
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,278 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,278 miles
- Test number
- 919574095467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,275 miles (+5,035)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,275 miles
- Test number
- 379876092463
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass42,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,240 miles
- Test number
- 931125581306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,240 miles (+5,603)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,240 miles
- Test number
- 237605291634
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Pass36,637 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,637 miles
- Test number
- 708347125423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished between the tread
Pass33,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,128 miles
- Test number
- 962025292195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,128 miles (+5,752)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,128 miles
- Test number
- 699428946322
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,376 miles (+6,306)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,376 miles
- Test number
- 584656232704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,070 miles
- Test number
- 646565865052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 LCX
- Does S31 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 LCX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 LCX?
- The MOT on S31 LCX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 LCX done?
- S31 LCX was recorded at 59,027 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,440 miles a year.
- Has S31 LCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 LCX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S31 LCX 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 LCX find?
- S31 LCX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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