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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S31 MDEMOT history

S31 MDE is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

S31 MDE grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
125,490 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 MDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 MDE was last recorded at 125,490 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2013: 22,663 miles, lower than 50,848 miles on 6 Jul 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,480 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,490 miles
  • 2023 – 120,480 miles
  • 2021 – 111,267 miles
  • 2020 – 105,193 miles
  • 2019 – 103,586 miles
  • 2018 – 95,734 miles
  • 2017 – 88,280 miles
  • 2015 – 86,543 miles
  • 2014 – 62,619 miles
  • 2013 – 54,858 miles
  • 2012 – 50,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,490 miles
  • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,490 miles (+5,010)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    544100995971
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,480 miles (+9,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    774820186120
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,267 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,267 miles
    Test number
    937988512066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,193 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    901719819748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,586 miles (+7,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    205071823233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

  6. Pass95,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    347440631831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Fail95,734 miles (+7,454)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    666286770211
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass88,280 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    115068951224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass86,543 miles (+23,924)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    456147569250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,619 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    396940324217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

  11. Fail62,613 miles (+7,755)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    618700624224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

  12. Pass54,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    375847013260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,663 miles (-28,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,663 miles
    Test number
    596907913243
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail50,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    345688682136
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    915368682103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 MDE

Does S31 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 MDE expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 MDE?
The MOT on S31 MDE expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 MDE done?
S31 MDE was recorded at 125,490 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has S31 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 MDE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S31 MDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 MDE find?
S31 MDE passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front brake fluid warning lamp defective; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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