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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

S40 TMBMOT history

S40 TMB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

S40 TMB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
116,843 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 TMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 TMB was last recorded at 116,843 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,810 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,843 miles
  • 2023 – 116,810 miles
  • 2021 – 115,750 miles
  • 2020 – 114,695 miles
  • 2019 – 109,398 miles
  • 2018 – 104,402 miles
  • 2017 – 96,231 miles
  • 2016 – 87,056 miles
  • 2015 – 82,232 miles
  • 2014 – 73,967 miles
  • 2013 – 66,718 miles
  • 2012 – 55,653 miles
  • 2011 – 48,633 miles
  • 2010 – 43,138 miles
  • 2008 – 32,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,843 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,843 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    371250594277
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,810 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,810 miles
    Test number
    758118723332
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,750 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,750 miles
    Test number
    582097132023
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass114,695 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    476718828533
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,398 miles (+4,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    962528817604
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,402 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    877779814893
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass96,231 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    749414992687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,056 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    240887613199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail87,055 miles (+4,823)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    926787529902
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Pass82,232 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    548279295089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront windscreen covered in lots of stone chips
    • NoteNearside front tyre large impact cut no cords showing

  11. Fail82,231 miles (+8,264)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    127509795445
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront windscreen covered in lots of stone chips
    • NoteNearside front tyre large impact cut no cords showing

  12. Pass73,967 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    126288594098
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  13. Fail73,967 miles (+7,249)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    146217594490
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  14. Pass66,718 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    249782693015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,653 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    157673272468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,633 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    855943881063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,631 miles (+5,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    256191281038
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass43,138 miles (+10,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    112450790001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    152886088439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 TMB

Does S40 TMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 TMB expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 TMB?
The MOT on S40 TMB expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 TMB done?
S40 TMB was recorded at 116,843 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has S40 TMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 TMB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S40 TMB 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 TMB find?
S40 TMB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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