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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S40 SLLMOT history

S40 SLL is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S40 SLL silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,258 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SLL was last recorded at 79,258 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,148 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,110 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,258 miles
  • 2024 – 75,148 miles
  • 2023 – 71,130 miles
  • 2022 – 65,446 miles
  • 2021 – 60,921 miles
  • 2020 – 53,661 miles
  • 2019 – 48,164 miles
  • 2018 – 42,931 miles
  • 2017 – 36,297 miles
  • 2016 – 30,459 miles
  • 2015 – 28,655 miles
  • 2014 – 25,159 miles
  • 2013 – 20,366 miles
  • 2012 – 15,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    165688357467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,258 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    780515341994
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,148 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    611489344875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,130 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    417548775594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    832564747349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail65,445 miles (+4,524)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    821478816821
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass60,921 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    912557513880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,661 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,661 miles
    Test number
    702587238934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,164 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    474851723065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass42,931 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    269837159192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass36,297 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,297 miles
    Test number
    716500288605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,459 miles (+1,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    511411718377
    • AdvisorySlight uneven wear to offside rear tyre
  13. Pass28,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,655 miles
    Test number
    249472562335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,654 miles (+3,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,654 miles
    Test number
    264583915951
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass25,159 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    719989424351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,366 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    176239823386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,854 miles
    Test number
    336474422393
    • NoteNsf tyre 2mm

Questions about S40 SLL

Does S40 SLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SLL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 SLL?
The MOT on S40 SLL is valid until 20 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 SLL done?
S40 SLL was recorded at 79,258 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has S40 SLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SLL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 SLL 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 SLL find?
S40 SLL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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