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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S3 PDMMOT history

S3 PDM is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S3 PDM silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
32,795 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PDM was last recorded at 32,795 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,574 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,221 miles
Average per year
1,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,795 miles
  • 2025 – 29,574 miles
  • 2024 – 26,792 miles
  • 2023 – 26,406 miles
  • 2022 – 25,829 miles
  • 2021 – 25,354 miles
  • 2020 – 25,131 miles
  • 2019 – 24,503 miles
  • 2018 – 23,211 miles
  • 2017 – 21,767 miles
  • 2016 – 20,163 miles
  • 2015 – 18,583 miles
  • 2014 – 17,123 miles
  • 2013 – 14,876 miles
  • 2012 – 12,982 miles
  • 2011 – 11,090 miles
  • 2010 – 9,134 miles
  • 2009 – 6,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror removed and left on passenger seat
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass32,795 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    186264516645
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror removed and left on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail32,795 miles (+3,221)1 major1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    506183411328
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror removed and left on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass29,574 miles (+2,782)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    354915988864
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror removed would otherwise fail mot for restriction of drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor surface corrosion to items advised
  4. Pass26,792 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    142213186675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,406 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    496991942236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,829 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    682722303223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass25,354 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    284777361317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,131 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,131 miles
    Test number
    883972188484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,503 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,503 miles
    Test number
    305726893874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,211 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,211 miles
    Test number
    990390297453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,767 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,767 miles
    Test number
    683237485505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,163 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    965681823060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    794689670918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,583 miles (+1,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    327644818333
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass17,123 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,123 miles
    Test number
    665897644265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,876 miles (+1,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,876 miles
    Test number
    145300863277
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass12,982 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,982 miles
    Test number
    835130152217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,090 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,090 miles
    Test number
    558176051299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,134 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,134 miles
    Test number
    333309050299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,956 miles
    Test number
    713517459280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PDM

Does S3 PDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PDM is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PDM?
The MOT on S3 PDM is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 PDM done?
S3 PDM was recorded at 32,795 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,523 miles a year.
Has S3 PDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PDM has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 PDM 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 PDM find?
S3 PDM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 9 more.

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