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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

S44 HEXMOT history

S44 HEX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

S44 HEX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
164,437 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 HEX was last recorded at 164,437 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 12,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,903 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,534 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,437 miles
  • 2022 – 151,903 miles
  • 2021 – 142,438 miles
  • 2020 – 139,180 miles
  • 2019 – 132,912 miles
  • 2018 – 122,847 miles
  • 2017 – 113,815 miles
  • 2016 – 107,749 miles
  • 2015 – 102,143 miles
  • 2014 – 94,736 miles
  • 2013 – 85,653 miles
  • 2012 – 78,199 miles
  • 2011 – 71,092 miles
  • 2010 – 64,503 miles
  • 2009 – 55,708 miles
  • 2008 – 50,850 miles
  • 2007 – 44,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,437 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,437 miles (+12,534)2 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,437 miles
    Test number
    844941265724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass151,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,903 miles
    Test number
    582253705632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail151,901 miles (+9,463)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,901 miles
    Test number
    373543298419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,438 miles (+3,258)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    426571578733
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Possibly lower engine mounting (Under shield in place) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass139,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    168132134050
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Subframe lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,180 miles (+6,268)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    961358740425
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Subframe lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,912 miles (+10,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,912 miles
    Test number
    970163730923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

  8. Pass122,847 miles (+9,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    741868981051
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

  9. Pass113,815 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    795628230253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,749 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    809917630058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind

  11. Pass102,143 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    829817507786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,736 miles (+9,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    478360644237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,653 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,653 miles
    Test number
    457265253245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,199 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    248387252272
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,092 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    219084441241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,503 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,503 miles
    Test number
    322373250210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,751 miles (+7,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,751 miles
    Test number
    994850990034
    • NoteFront tyres at 3mm

  18. Pass55,708 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    440056009107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,850 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    220836748262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    480883147289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 HEX

Does S44 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 HEX expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 HEX?
The MOT on S44 HEX expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 HEX done?
S44 HEX was recorded at 164,437 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has S44 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 HEX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 HEX 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 S44 HEX find?
S44 HEX failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 13 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 12 more.

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