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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S31 TDFMOT history

S31 TDF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

S31 TDF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
161,321 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TDF was last recorded at 161,321 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 9,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,279 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,042 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,321 miles
  • 2023 – 152,279 miles
  • 2022 – 142,258 miles
  • 2021 – 138,952 miles
  • 2020 – 137,462 miles
  • 2019 – 135,417 miles
  • 2018 – 131,222 miles
  • 2017 – 130,928 miles
  • 2016 – 121,816 miles
  • 2014 – 102,316 miles
  • 2013 – 87,576 miles
  • 2012 – 82,259 miles
  • 2011 – 77,766 miles
  • 2010 – 72,762 miles
  • 2009 – 66,040 miles
  • 2008 – 61,221 miles
  • 2007 – 53,996 miles
  • 2006 – 46,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,321 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,321 miles (+9,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,321 miles
    Test number
    907783539126
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,279 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,279 miles
    Test number
    744757188737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,258 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,258 miles
    Test number
    605923340433
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion.

  4. Pass138,952 miles (+1,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,952 miles
    Test number
    688398084879
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass137,462 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    699862827133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail137,454 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    758360523818
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,417 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    230768395364
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,417 miles (+4,195)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    141045163805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,222 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,222 miles
    Test number
    791170535354
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass130,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,928 miles
    Test number
    711462745535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

  11. Fail130,924 miles (+9,108)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    900937086886
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

  12. Pass121,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,816 miles
    Test number
    137071118489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe shows signs of leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail121,816 miles (+19,500)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,816 miles
    Test number
    373784922874
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treaded surface uneven (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treaded surface uneven (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe shows signs of leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass102,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    977492844136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,316 miles (+14,740)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    665872444105
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteHeadlamp adjustment rod on ns front suspension arm broken

  16. Pass87,576 miles (+5,317)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,576 miles
    Test number
    176246113122
    • NoteAdvise headlights getting cloudy
    • NoteN/s front suspension lower arm rear bush cracking
    • NotePower steering pipes are rusty
    • NoteRear tyres are very low

  17. Pass82,259 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,259 miles
    Test number
    359522332178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,766 miles (+5,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    758844921172
    • NoteFUEL TANK STRAP GETTING RUSTY
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

  19. Pass72,762 miles (+6,722)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    691585220185
    • NoteADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS
    • NoteADVISE REPLACE REAR DISCS AND PADS

  20. Pass66,040 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    711242039164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,221 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,221 miles
    Test number
    340700548188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,996 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    271772947453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    352200046178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 TDF

Does S31 TDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 TDF expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 TDF?
The MOT on S31 TDF expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 TDF done?
S31 TDF was recorded at 161,321 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has S31 TDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TDF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S31 TDF 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 TDF find?
S31 TDF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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