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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S50 BLBMOT history

S50 BLB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S50 BLB blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,032 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BLB was last recorded at 174,032 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,021 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,032 miles
  • 2024 – 167,330 miles
  • 2023 – 159,870 miles
  • 2022 – 148,226 miles
  • 2021 – 131,626 miles
  • 2019 – 108,339 miles
  • 2018 – 96,402 miles
  • 2017 – 90,043 miles
  • 2016 – 85,097 miles
  • 2015 – 79,038 miles
  • 2014 – 72,972 miles
  • 2013 – 67,987 miles
  • 2012 – 62,508 miles
  • 2011 – 57,711 miles
  • 2010 – 53,070 miles
  • 2009 – 47,242 miles
  • 2008 – 41,359 miles
  • 2007 – 36,880 miles
  • 2006 – 33,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,032 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,032 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,032 miles
    Test number
    279619665528
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail174,021 miles (+6,691)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,021 miles
    Test number
    845962388731
    • MajorCentral Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass167,330 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,330 miles
    Test number
    188523658471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,870 miles (+11,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,870 miles
    Test number
    298860992465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,226 miles (+16,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,226 miles
    Test number
    279183817406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox at silencer connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,626 miles (+23,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    503402482844
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,339 miles (+11,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    902343382358
    • AdvisoryRear number plate water marked

  8. Pass96,402 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    810491840667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,043 miles (+4,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    608390605041
    • AdvisoryE. C. U. LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass85,097 miles (+6,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    680679595928
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp stays on
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer edge worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering rack

  11. Pass79,038 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    516261735026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE M L and Service indicators on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail79,038 miles (+6,066)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    175044325069
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE M L and Service indicators on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass72,972 miles (+4,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    477974924023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  14. Pass67,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    349274523076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,987 miles (+5,479)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    128133723024
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass62,508 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    485598522097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,711 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    588029521075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass57,711 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    738199321023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,070 miles (+5,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,070 miles
    Test number
    353936820009
    • NoteBoth o s tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

  20. Pass47,242 miles (+5,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    353560639044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass41,359 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    424205928004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,880 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    101676127418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    820710426088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 BLB

Does S50 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BLB is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 BLB?
The MOT on S50 BLB is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 BLB done?
S50 BLB was recorded at 174,032 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has S50 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BLB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 BLB 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 S50 BLB find?
S50 BLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front coolant leak; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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