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Audi A3

Orange · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S31 PACMOT history

S31 PAC is an orange petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S31 PAC orange Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,987 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 PAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 PAC was last recorded at 148,987 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 8,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,709 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,278 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,987 miles
  • 2025 – 140,709 miles
  • 2024 – 138,020 miles
  • 2023 – 135,032 miles
  • 2022 – 128,748 miles
  • 2020 – 128,718 miles
  • 2019 – 128,178 miles
  • 2018 – 128,142 miles
  • 2017 – 127,383 miles
  • 2016 – 125,142 miles
  • 2015 – 123,058 miles
  • 2014 – 122,058 miles
  • 2013 – 120,586 miles
  • 2012 – 118,388 miles
  • 2011 – 116,138 miles
  • 2010 – 102,141 miles
  • 2009 – 98,188 miles
  • 2008 – 90,919 miles
  • 2007 – 82,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,987 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,987 miles (+8,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,987 miles
    Test number
    999509893236
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,709 miles (+2,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,709 miles
    Test number
    299900941375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  3. Pass138,020 miles (+2,988)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,020 miles
    Test number
    553082354090
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,032 miles (+6,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    578859481739
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    542744044703
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,748 miles (+30)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    601298441670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,718 miles (+540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    274866032172
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,178 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,178 miles
    Test number
    197949719754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,142 miles (+759)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    642476920567
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,383 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    310969213121
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted

  11. Pass125,142 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,142 miles
    Test number
    396891561239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass123,058 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    738926965159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass122,058 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,058 miles
    Test number
    246514464444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    216857753121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,586 miles (+2,198)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    295906953491
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass118,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    615109152097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,388 miles (+2,250)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    308828752005
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth side front front cv boot started to eporish
    • NoteBoth side front tyres started to wear
    • NoteBoth side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear
    • NoteSlight leak on offside rear shcoerks
    • NoteSlight play on nearside rear anti roll bar link and dbush

  18. Pass116,138 miles (+13,997)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    709552261171
    • NoteCorrosion on discs
    • NoteOffside rear has a slight leak
    • NoteSlight play on both side front shcoker top
    • NoteSlight play on both side rear links
    • NoteSlight play on nearside front rack arm

  19. Pass102,141 miles (+6)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,141 miles
    Test number
    980727360024
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs corroded on edges / becoming slightly advanced in places / starting to encroach on to braking surface
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/r tyres both inner treads slight worn
    • NoteUn derside / componants showing general corrosion

  20. Fail102,135 miles (+3,947)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    493554760070
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/r tyres both inner treads slight worn

  21. Pass98,188 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    304986479048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail98,100 miles (+7,181)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    382064169029
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass90,919 miles (+8,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    981955248092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass82,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    342513717021
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

Questions about S31 PAC

Does S31 PAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 PAC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 PAC?
The MOT on S31 PAC is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 PAC done?
S31 PAC was recorded at 148,987 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has S31 PAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 PAC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 PAC 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 PAC find?
S31 PAC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all round; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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