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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S780 KDYMOT history

S780 KDY is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,354 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 KDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 KDY was last recorded at 131,354 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,191 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,163 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,354 miles
  • 2025 – 129,191 miles
  • 2024 – 126,140 miles
  • 2023 – 122,684 miles
  • 2022 – 119,454 miles
  • 2021 – 117,155 miles
  • 2020 – 115,490 miles
  • 2019 – 113,090 miles
  • 2018 – 110,230 miles
  • 2017 – 106,272 miles
  • 2016 – 97,973 miles
  • 2014 – 87,589 miles
  • 2013 – 73,786 miles
  • 2012 – 64,013 miles
  • 2011 – 59,563 miles
  • 2010 – 52,365 miles
  • 2009 – 43,520 miles
  • 2008 – 35,341 miles
  • 2007 – 34,449 miles
  • 2006 – 31,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,354 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,354 miles
    Test number
    546826184039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,354 miles (+2,163)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,354 miles
    Test number
    123323297244
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,191 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    147511534405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    970452902626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,140 miles (+3,456)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    167658219573
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,684 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    794111080410
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail122,684 miles (+3,230)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    815224821364
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,454 miles (+2,299)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    167272818084
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,155 miles
    Test number
    803929039928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,155 miles (+1,665)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,155 miles
    Test number
    519612345925
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    939909226388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail115,490 miles (+2,400)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    756495389008
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tie rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass113,090 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    178345978592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,082 miles (+2,852)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,082 miles
    Test number
    261787240595
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass110,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    664049060735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,229 miles (+3,957)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    873424699042
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass106,272 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    298609297536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,973 miles (+10,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    516456345827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    448110714347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail87,589 miles (+4,503)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    798280114394
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass83,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,086 miles
    Test number
    818752624089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,086 miles (+9,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,086 miles
    Test number
    175412924452
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass73,786 miles (+9,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,786 miles
    Test number
    306192633081
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass64,013 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    175184312088
    • 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)

  25. Pass59,563 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    357445201003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,365 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    813703610009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,520 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    663970329074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,341 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    980116238059
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass34,449 miles (+2,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    580761107289
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome damage to front number plate

  30. Pass31,694 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    602999696105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront nunber plate cracked

Questions about S780 KDY

Does S780 KDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 KDY is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 KDY?
The MOT on S780 KDY is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 KDY done?
S780 KDY was recorded at 131,354 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has S780 KDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 KDY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S780 KDY 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 S780 KDY find?
S780 KDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 4 more.

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