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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

S40 JBRMOT history

S40 JBR is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S40 JBR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,884 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JBR was last recorded at 72,884 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,864 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,884 miles
  • 2025 – 71,458 miles
  • 2024 – 67,874 miles
  • 2023 – 64,964 miles
  • 2022 – 61,412 miles
  • 2021 – 58,568 miles
  • 2020 – 55,907 miles
  • 2019 – 51,260 miles
  • 2018 – 46,324 miles
  • 2017 – 42,183 miles
  • 2016 – 36,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,884 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    897262804901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,864 miles (+1,406)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    982420458422
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,458 miles (+3,584)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    610765655825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    907032301227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,874 miles (+2,910)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    842501771849
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,964 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    644621849464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,412 miles (+2,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    138966519620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,568 miles (+2,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    753731897097
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers poor but still clear screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,907 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    316172925697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,260 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    651871433505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,941 miles (+4,617)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    470912777833
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,324 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    124226079557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,183 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    599754386114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    113465113603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail36,259 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    921713193831
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Questions about S40 JBR

Does S40 JBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JBR is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JBR?
The MOT on S40 JBR is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 JBR done?
S40 JBR was recorded at 72,884 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
Has S40 JBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JBR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 JBR 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 JBR find?
S40 JBR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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