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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S3 BLNMOT history

S3 BLN is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S3 BLN black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,663 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BLN was last recorded at 138,663 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 9,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,931 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,732 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,663 miles
  • 2025 – 128,931 miles
  • 2024 – 123,301 miles
  • 2023 – 122,050 miles
  • 2022 – 118,337 miles
  • 2021 – 115,609 miles
  • 2020 – 112,998 miles
  • 2019 – 109,146 miles
  • 2018 – 103,356 miles
  • 2017 – 94,860 miles
  • 2016 – 89,042 miles
  • 2015 – 79,049 miles
  • 2014 – 69,794 miles
  • 2012 – 56,179 miles
  • 2011 – 49,992 miles
  • 2010 – 44,252 miles
  • 2009 – 35,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,663 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading significantly lower than nearside
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,663 miles (+9,732)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,663 miles
    Test number
    888314249102
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading significantly lower than nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,931 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    843304263186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,301 miles (+1,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    811678060786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,050 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,050 miles
    Test number
    656391470241
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Fail122,041 miles (+3,704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,041 miles
    Test number
    128520643605
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass118,337 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    661130906136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,609 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    396680454878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail115,593 miles (+2,595)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    300081444114
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass112,998 miles (+3,852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    307328019834
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,146 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    552406670579
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has black blob attached to it but is not affecting drivers view

  11. Fail109,144 miles (+5,788)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,144 miles
    Test number
    869255101009
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has black blob attached to it but is not affecting drivers view

  12. Pass103,356 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,356 miles
    Test number
    833606736321
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail103,261 miles (+8,401)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    264426235257
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass94,860 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    526713353610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,856 miles (+5,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    281146451183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,042 miles (+9,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    455619893769
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,049 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    586261535036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail79,049 miles (+9,255)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    856081335010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass69,794 miles (+13,615)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    936851524034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,179 miles (+6,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    898457942215
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass49,992 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    875402951292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    562909540237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail44,327 miles (+8,620)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,327 miles
    Test number
    381299340449
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,707 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    492647359294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S3 BLN

Does S3 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BLN is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BLN?
The MOT on S3 BLN is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BLN done?
S3 BLN was recorded at 138,663 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has S3 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BLN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 BLN 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 S3 BLN find?
S3 BLN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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