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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S31 LGWMOT history

S31 LGW is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S31 LGW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
168,394 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LGW was last recorded at 168,394 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2023: 147,387 miles, lower than 164,078 miles on 20 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,267 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,127 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,394 miles
  • 2025 – 161,267 miles
  • 2024 – 153,651 miles
  • 2023 – 147,387 miles
  • 2022 – 164,078 miles
  • 2021 – 157,073 miles
  • 2020 – 152,580 miles
  • 2019 – 146,643 miles
  • 2018 – 141,907 miles
  • 2016 – 136,465 miles
  • 2015 – 122,023 miles
  • 2014 – 113,122 miles
  • 2012 – 108,122 miles
  • 2011 – 102,507 miles
  • 2010 – 90,644 miles
  • 2008 – 83,066 miles
  • 2006 – 58,929 miles
  • 2005 – 40,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,394 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,394 miles (+7,127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    780162733610
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,267 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,267 miles
    Test number
    733337040389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail161,266 miles (+7,615)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,266 miles
    Test number
    672464145281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,651 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,651 miles
    Test number
    150722264805
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail153,639 miles (+6,252)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,639 miles
    Test number
    669934151455
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,387 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,387 miles
    Test number
    197189400168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( also mis-shapen ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail147,387 miles (-16,691)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,387 miles
    Test number
    782351536705
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( also mis-shapen ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass164,078 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,078 miles
    Test number
    720080520046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail164,077 miles (+7,004)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,077 miles
    Test number
    326245819349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass157,073 miles (+4,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,073 miles
    Test number
    556565727699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass152,580 miles (+5,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    810848149023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass146,643 miles (+4,736)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,643 miles
    Test number
    419190113616
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing ( 1 of 2 ) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass141,907 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,907 miles
    Test number
    387348445206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,904 miles (+5,439)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,904 miles
    Test number
    573250298386
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides - turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust clamps missing - pipe / system appears secure
    • AdvisoryDash engine management warning lamp illuminated

  15. Pass136,465 miles (+7,333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,465 miles
    Test number
    215625087495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre / rear exhaust joint clamp assumed missing - joint secure / not blowing
    • AdvisoryDash engine management warning lamp illuminated

  16. Pass129,132 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,132 miles
    Test number
    400415941402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades - poor condition
    • AdvisoryNote : dash engine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNote : engine area - heavy oil leak

  17. Fail129,132 miles (+7,109)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,132 miles
    Test number
    928420510074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades - poor condition
    • AdvisoryNote : dash engine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNote : engine area - heavy oil leak

  18. Pass122,023 miles (+8,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    198762105430
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass113,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,122 miles
    Test number
    216448044052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,122 miles (+5,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,122 miles
    Test number
    788518744044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass108,122 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,122 miles
    Test number
    848493632052
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  22. Fail108,112 miles (+5,605)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    899481832031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  23. Pass102,507 miles (+11,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    718181631033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass90,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    830615700004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,644 miles (+7,578)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    373674700043
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteScreen cracked outside swept area

  26. Pass83,066 miles (+24,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    671175278217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,929 miles (+18,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    122014106393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass40,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    924644995297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 LGW

Does S31 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 LGW is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 LGW?
The MOT on S31 LGW is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 LGW done?
S31 LGW was recorded at 168,394 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has S31 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LGW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 LGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 LGW find?
S31 LGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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