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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S40 BXRMOT history

S40 BXR is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 132,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S40 BXR red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,735 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BXR was last recorded at 132,735 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 16,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2020: 39,640 miles, lower than 86,698 miles on 4 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,088 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
16,647 miles
Average per year
8,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,735 miles
  • 2023 – 116,088 miles
  • 2022 – 106,598 miles
  • 2021 – 106,542 miles
  • 2020 – 106,539 miles
  • 2019 – 86,698 miles
  • 2017 – 68,447 miles
  • 2016 – 52,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,735 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,735 miles (+16,647)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    148613824872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,088 miles (+9,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    929743181846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    326919406611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,598 miles (+56)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    664565788078
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,542 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    314811225638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  6. Pass106,539 miles (+66,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    662893498746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted cant see all the components

  7. Pass39,640 miles (-47,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    821142801393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,698 miles (+18,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    241958138852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,447 miles (+15,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    948578418851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass52,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    381857172354
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S40 BXR

Does S40 BXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BXR is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BXR?
The MOT on S40 BXR is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BXR done?
S40 BXR was recorded at 132,735 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,481 miles a year.
Has S40 BXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BXR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 BXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 BXR find?
S40 BXR passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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