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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S6 VODMOT history

S6 VOD is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S6 VOD silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,804 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 VOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 VOD was last recorded at 167,804 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,799 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,804 miles
  • 2025 – 157,096 miles
  • 2024 – 145,316 miles
  • 2023 – 130,554 miles
  • 2022 – 115,216 miles
  • 2021 – 102,376 miles
  • 2019 – 91,315 miles
  • 2018 – 77,619 miles
  • 2017 – 68,344 miles
  • 2016 – 62,234 miles
  • 2015 – 54,977 miles
  • 2014 – 46,206 miles
  • 2013 – 38,046 miles
  • 2012 – 27,401 miles
  • 2011 – 27,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,804 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,804 miles
    Test number
    270262094486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,799 miles (+10,703)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,799 miles
    Test number
    745952725725
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,096 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    570291132592
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,090 miles (+11,774)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,090 miles
    Test number
    471467305278
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,316 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,316 miles
    Test number
    719134020519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail145,315 miles (+14,761)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    312370400398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,554 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    549206287940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail130,552 miles (+15,336)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    785052942132
    • DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,216 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    539154772953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,189 miles (+12,813)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    348881023681
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,376 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    976482338077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,011 miles (+10,696)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    137817293722
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass91,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    243111939898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers adrift

  14. Fail91,315 miles (+13,696)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    701030296217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers adrift

  15. Pass77,619 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    855435045575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,875 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    858534819038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,872 miles (+5,528)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    807594051740
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    957121117055
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes signs of overheating , suggest having the brakes serviced

  19. Fail68,343 miles (+6,109)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    209641766474
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes signs of overheating , suggest having the brakes serviced

  20. Pass62,234 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    729475874252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,977 miles (+8,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    868409305018
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass46,206 miles (+8,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    925033114071
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  23. Pass38,046 miles (+10,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    219357613023
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  24. Pass27,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    996546302028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,401 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    756157051322
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S6 VOD

Does S6 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 VOD is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 VOD?
The MOT on S6 VOD is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 VOD done?
S6 VOD was recorded at 167,804 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,942 miles a year.
Has S6 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 VOD has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 VOD 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 S6 VOD find?
S6 VOD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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