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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

S738 LACMOT history

S738 LAC is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
111,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 LAC was last recorded at 111,888 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 9,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,247 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,641 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,888 miles
  • 2021 – 102,247 miles
  • 2020 – 94,636 miles
  • 2019 – 89,318 miles
  • 2018 – 82,458 miles
  • 2017 – 76,768 miles
  • 2016 – 64,763 miles
  • 2015 – 58,948 miles
  • 2014 – 56,519 miles
  • 2013 – 53,288 miles
  • 2012 – 49,910 miles
  • 2011 – 46,348 miles
  • 2010 – 42,976 miles
  • 2009 – 38,491 miles
  • 2008 – 34,714 miles
  • 2007 – 30,915 miles
  • 2006 – 27,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,888 miles (+9,641)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    366524124496
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,247 miles (+7,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    928164670524
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass94,636 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    296929418309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  4. Fail94,636 miles (+5,318)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    849805497907
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  5. Pass89,318 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    115836129109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,318 miles (+6,860)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    824959787214
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connected to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    148198906989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre, screw in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn

  8. Fail82,458 miles (+5,690)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    756553246711
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre, screw in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn

  9. Pass76,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    808959292613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail76,768 miles (+12,005)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    771237050178
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass64,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    619800855110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake efficiency only just met

  12. Fail64,763 miles (+5,815)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    590028434616
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake efficiency only just met

  13. Pass58,948 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    386873415052
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront centre exhaust clamp badly corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack

  14. Fail58,948 miles (+2,429)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    556792415039
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront centre exhaust clamp badly corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack

  15. Pass56,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    639183014098
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail56,517 miles (+3,229)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    626603014035
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S & N/S rear brakes binding

  17. Pass53,288 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    247084313011
    • NoteO/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges

  18. Fail53,288 miles (+3,378)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    696274913029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass49,910 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    769566312085
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass46,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    157172111055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,348 miles (+3,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    785232911042
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass42,976 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    584739500050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,974 miles (+4,483)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    233868900030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass38,491 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    211216419072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,475 miles (+3,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,475 miles
    Test number
    370794919007
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass34,714 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    101368518441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,915 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    602059717049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,736 miles
    Test number
    300290326018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 LAC

Does S738 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S738 LAC expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S738 LAC?
The MOT on S738 LAC expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S738 LAC done?
S738 LAC was recorded at 111,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has S738 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 LAC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S738 LAC 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 S738 LAC find?
S738 LAC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 9 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear arm bushes; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive transmission; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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