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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S40 BBWMOT history

S40 BBW is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S40 BBW white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,621 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BBW was last recorded at 105,621 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,274 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,347 miles
Average per year
7,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,621 miles
  • 2024 – 100,274 miles
  • 2023 – 98,282 miles
  • 2022 – 86,739 miles
  • 2021 – 77,728 miles
  • 2020 – 71,556 miles
  • 2019 – 64,395 miles
  • 2018 – 59,327 miles
  • 2017 – 48,400 miles
  • 2016 – 37,597 miles
  • 2015 – 30,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,621 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,621 miles (+5,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    136614384363
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass100,274 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    624684146823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,282 miles (+11,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    231232546394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass86,739 miles (+9,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    182935097176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,728 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    784932048979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,556 miles (+7,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    873468624246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass64,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    814076728667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,395 miles (+5,068)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    759320307578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass59,327 miles (+10,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    943095973496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,400 miles (+10,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    741880643854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,597 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    217454625095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    864920062072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 BBW

Does S40 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BBW is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 BBW?
The MOT on S40 BBW is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BBW done?
S40 BBW was recorded at 105,621 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,406 miles a year.
Has S40 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BBW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S40 BBW 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 BBW find?
S40 BBW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm on both sides.

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