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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S31 PRFMOT history

S31 PRF is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 172,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S31 PRF yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,704 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 PRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 PRF was last recorded at 172,704 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,636 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,704 miles
  • 2025 – 165,905 miles
  • 2024 – 158,237 miles
  • 2023 – 151,257 miles
  • 2022 – 144,327 miles
  • 2021 – 137,093 miles
  • 2020 – 132,296 miles
  • 2019 – 125,138 miles
  • 2018 – 118,232 miles
  • 2017 – 108,072 miles
  • 2016 – 99,824 miles
  • 2015 – 89,849 miles
  • 2014 – 81,714 miles
  • 2013 – 75,168 miles
  • 2011 – 65,381 miles
  • 2010 – 58,665 miles
  • 2009 – 50,716 miles
  • 2007 – 39,247 miles
  • 2006 – 27,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,704 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,704 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,704 miles
    Test number
    346624691021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,636 miles (+324)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    958897666080
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail172,312 miles (+6,407)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,312 miles
    Test number
    441969601862
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,905 miles (+7,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,905 miles
    Test number
    196096134324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,237 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,237 miles
    Test number
    175565456279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,037 miles (+6,780)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,037 miles
    Test number
    651258849996
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor / sill damaged

  7. Pass151,257 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,257 miles
    Test number
    806295154105
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail151,257 miles (+6,930)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,257 miles
    Test number
    458937361295
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass144,327 miles (+96)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,327 miles
    Test number
    196845879731
    • DangerousOffside Rear suspension tie rod ball joint misaligned
    • DangerousRear suspension tie rod ball joint misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear headlamp levelling device broken

  10. Fail144,231 miles (+7,138)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    375996631135
    • DangerousOffside Rear suspension tie rod ball joint misaligned
    • DangerousRear suspension tie rod ball joint misaligned
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear headlamp levelling device broken

  11. Pass137,093 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,093 miles
    Test number
    720737203878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    233225727955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail132,296 miles (+7,158)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    703472170377
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass125,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    979349266719
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe to centre section clamploose retaing bolts corrded off

  15. Fail125,138 miles (+6,906)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    963645204937
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe to centre section clamploose retaing bolts corrded off

  16. Pass118,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,232 miles
    Test number
    838257946525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,230 miles (+10,158)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    608231543231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass108,072 miles (+8,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,072 miles
    Test number
    434111067726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,824 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    491844420323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,849 miles (+233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    706680555035
    • NoteEBD amber warning light on

  21. Fail89,616 miles (+7,902)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    286884545042
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWarning light on

  22. Pass81,714 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    416761654064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail81,714 miles (+6,546)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    326919744029
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass75,168 miles (+9,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,168 miles
    Test number
    425259943034
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteSigns of corrosion and wear to brake discs

  25. Pass65,381 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,381 miles
    Test number
    339106741237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    352645140462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail58,660 miles (+7,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    383145840259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass50,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    314114349428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,716 miles (+11,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    754564439250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  30. Pass39,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    901271767237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,247 miles (+4,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    371581867240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  32. Pass34,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    110012767038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail34,928 miles (+7,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    284112367071
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  34. Pass27,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,837 miles
    Test number
    854295646056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 PRF

Does S31 PRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 PRF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 PRF?
The MOT on S31 PRF is valid until 1 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 PRF done?
S31 PRF was recorded at 172,704 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has S31 PRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 PRF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 PRF 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 PRF find?
S31 PRF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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