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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S40 AHWMOT history

S40 AHW is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S40 AHW white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,521 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AHW was last recorded at 187,521 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 12,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,601 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,920 miles
Average per year
10,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,521 miles
  • 2024 – 174,601 miles
  • 2023 – 162,496 miles
  • 2022 – 151,653 miles
  • 2021 – 139,252 miles
  • 2020 – 126,407 miles
  • 2019 – 116,098 miles
  • 2018 – 109,882 miles
  • 2017 – 101,056 miles
  • 2016 – 90,449 miles
  • 2015 – 81,494 miles
  • 2014 – 71,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,521 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,521 miles
    Test number
    373468863893
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,521 miles (+12,920)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,521 miles
    Test number
    382935315049
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,601 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,601 miles
    Test number
    409542881030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail174,576 miles (+12,080)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,576 miles
    Test number
    785677882855
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,496 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,496 miles
    Test number
    890753880680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,464 miles (+10,811)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,464 miles
    Test number
    211659493035
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass151,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,653 miles
    Test number
    802310275776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,652 miles (+12,400)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    147696939705
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass139,252 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,252 miles
    Test number
    752160230943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,238 miles (+12,831)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,238 miles
    Test number
    112838237588
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,407 miles (+10,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,407 miles
    Test number
    165301175494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass116,098 miles (+6,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    887220840795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass109,882 miles (+8,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    682177947753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chip on screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass101,056 miles (+10,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    879448244558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,449 miles (+8,955)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    812833083877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,494 miles (+10,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    940930322631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    255879364236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail71,170 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    215489064254
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S40 AHW

Does S40 AHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 AHW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 AHW?
The MOT on S40 AHW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 AHW done?
S40 AHW was recorded at 187,521 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,403 miles a year.
Has S40 AHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AHW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 AHW 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 S40 AHW find?
S40 AHW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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