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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

S40 LALMOT history

S40 LAL is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 May 2014. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

S40 LAL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
99,470 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 May 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LAL was last recorded at 99,470 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 4,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,513 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,957 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,470 miles
  • 2024 – 94,513 miles
  • 2023 – 87,161 miles
  • 2022 – 79,642 miles
  • 2021 – 68,728 miles
  • 2020 – 59,039 miles
  • 2019 – 50,776 miles
  • 2018 – 44,046 miles
  • 2017 – 36,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,470 miles (+4,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,470 miles
    Test number
    728118335563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,513 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    867646000885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,161 miles (+7,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    773688087413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,642 miles (+10,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    794038434316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass68,728 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    719733033626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,039 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    970797224335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,776 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    528197458610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,046 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    964898466358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    346079128376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail36,053 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    191682456831
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S40 LAL

Does S40 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 LAL expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 LAL?
The MOT on S40 LAL expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 LAL done?
S40 LAL was recorded at 99,470 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has S40 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LAL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S40 LAL 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 LAL find?
S40 LAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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