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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

S748 SWGMOT history

S748 SWG is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

S748 SWG blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,847 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 SWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 SWG was last recorded at 172,847 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 7,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,116 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,731 miles
Average per year
7,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,847 miles
  • 2024 – 165,116 miles
  • 2023 – 158,014 miles
  • 2022 – 152,810 miles
  • 2021 – 146,189 miles
  • 2020 – 139,475 miles
  • 2019 – 135,270 miles
  • 2018 – 130,654 miles
  • 2017 – 125,543 miles
  • 2016 – 121,494 miles
  • 2015 – 114,825 miles
  • 2014 – 101,063 miles
  • 2013 – 93,205 miles
  • 2012 – 86,017 miles
  • 2011 – 79,573 miles
  • 2010 – 70,701 miles
  • 2009 – 58,843 miles
  • 2008 – 45,443 miles
  • 2007 – 34,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,847 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,847 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,847 miles
    Test number
    893123232302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,116 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,116 miles
    Test number
    246335549926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,014 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    953477544552
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,014 miles (+5,204)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    273038600700
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,810 miles
    Test number
    662289498572
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail152,810 miles (+6,621)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,810 miles
    Test number
    422915107306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass146,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,189 miles
    Test number
    334108230695
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel stiff to turn

  8. Fail146,189 miles (+6,714)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,189 miles
    Test number
    985276203457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel stiff to turn

  9. Pass139,475 miles (+4,205)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    321348283486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass135,270 miles (+4,616)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,270 miles
    Test number
    516176772868
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,654 miles (+5,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    466528051959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass125,543 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    186859329065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,494 miles (+6,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,494 miles
    Test number
    204897004608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass114,825 miles (+13,762)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    395955045210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,063 miles (+7,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    756979494154
    • 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)

  16. Pass93,205 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,205 miles
    Test number
    927255683122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail93,200 miles (+7,183)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,200 miles
    Test number
    925514483124
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,017 miles (+6,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    486987272164
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on right hand limit.

  19. Pass79,573 miles (+8,872)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    697693291136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,701 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    864705190116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,843 miles (+13,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    802125299129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,443 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    640626688154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    242388097474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S748 SWG

Does S748 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 SWG is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S748 SWG?
The MOT on S748 SWG is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 SWG done?
S748 SWG was recorded at 172,847 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 7,615 miles a year.
Has S748 SWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 SWG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S748 SWG 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 S748 SWG find?
S748 SWG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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