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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S31 LPWMOT history

S31 LPW is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

S31 LPW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,690 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LPW was last recorded at 87,690 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,690 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,690 miles
  • 2024 – 86,129 miles
  • 2023 – 83,860 miles
  • 2022 – 81,061 miles
  • 2021 – 75,713 miles
  • 2020 – 69,741 miles
  • 2019 – 62,188 miles
  • 2018 – 54,420 miles
  • 2017 – 48,622 miles
  • 2016 – 41,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,690 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen marked (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,690 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    923157863837
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen marked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail87,690 miles (+1,561)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    720957195168
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen marked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass86,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    709831164861
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail86,129 miles (+2,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    350189075666
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    548262241673
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded
  6. Fail83,860 miles (+2,799)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    183204711588
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded
  7. Pass81,061 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,061 miles
    Test number
    146271352689
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail81,061 miles (+5,348)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,061 miles
    Test number
    681178556977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass75,713 miles (+5,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,713 miles
    Test number
    946601695028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,741 miles (+7,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    966029246668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass62,188 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    268361366122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,420 miles (+5,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    673762004058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass48,622 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    254273122903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,034 miles
    Test number
    518498874253
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about S31 LPW

Does S31 LPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 LPW expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 LPW?
The MOT on S31 LPW expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 LPW done?
S31 LPW was recorded at 87,690 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
Has S31 LPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LPW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 LPW 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 LPW find?
S31 LPW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen marked; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 8 more.

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