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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S31 YELMOT history

S31 YEL is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S31 YEL yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,886 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 YEL was last recorded at 156,886 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,418 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,468 miles
Average per year
8,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,886 miles
  • 2025 – 153,418 miles
  • 2024 – 148,982 miles
  • 2023 – 144,787 miles
  • 2022 – 138,407 miles
  • 2021 – 130,144 miles
  • 2020 – 123,824 miles
  • 2019 – 115,417 miles
  • 2018 – 107,210 miles
  • 2017 – 99,173 miles
  • 2016 – 90,830 miles
  • 2015 – 82,294 miles
  • 2014 – 60,149 miles
  • 2013 – 37,120 miles
  • 2012 – 31,589 miles
  • 2011 – 24,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,886 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,886 miles (+3,468)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,886 miles
    Test number
    223696204165
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,418 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,418 miles
    Test number
    929835887672
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass148,982 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,982 miles
    Test number
    399499037247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,787 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,787 miles
    Test number
    631779779046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,407 miles
    Test number
    804853286989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,407 miles (+8,263)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,407 miles
    Test number
    801746846769
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,144 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    672842032408
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Undertrays fitted impairing inspection to prescribed areas

  8. Pass123,824 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    480572608897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,417 miles (+8,207)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,417 miles
    Test number
    376998105549
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutput Seals Leaking On Rear Differential
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft Damper Splitting Away

  10. Pass107,210 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    761910923657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,173 miles (+8,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    595614525268
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass90,830 miles (+8,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,830 miles
    Test number
    988385874356
    • AdvisoryCentre Front steering rack has very slight at the subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in center (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass82,294 miles (+22,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    626596705116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,149 miles (+23,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    907759314195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,120 miles (+5,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    558150873055
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn on inner edges

  16. Pass31,589 miles (+6,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    105123472054
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass24,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    659252061077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 YEL

Does S31 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 YEL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 YEL?
The MOT on S31 YEL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 YEL done?
S31 YEL was recorded at 156,886 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,780 miles a year.
Has S31 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 YEL has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 YEL 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 YEL find?
S31 YEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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