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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S789 SLBMOT history

S789 SLB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,745 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 SLB was last recorded at 71,745 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,702 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,745 miles
  • 2025 – 71,702 miles
  • 2024 – 71,684 miles
  • 2023 – 71,657 miles
  • 2022 – 71,629 miles
  • 2021 – 71,528 miles
  • 2020 – 71,351 miles
  • 2019 – 71,008 miles
  • 2018 – 70,230 miles
  • 2017 – 66,935 miles
  • 2016 – 65,226 miles
  • 2015 – 63,822 miles
  • 2014 – 62,026 miles
  • 2013 – 60,138 miles
  • 2012 – 58,635 miles
  • 2011 – 56,352 miles
  • 2010 – 54,229 miles
  • 2009 – 50,266 miles
  • 2008 – 47,500 miles
  • 2007 – 44,724 miles
  • 2006 – 42,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,745 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,745 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    372766705270
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    522712819672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,702 miles (+18)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    585316310358
    • Repaired at testElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass71,684 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    376426333720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,657 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    681373922201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    399699611050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,629 miles (+101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    608854300437
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass71,528 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    932201488773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,351 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    376159032347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    648689314643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,008 miles (+778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    718826729446
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass70,230 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    819603841750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    151576752843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,935 miles (+1,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    277977291067
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,226 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    683920322409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,822 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    620565500487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,026 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    106526344230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,138 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    478503153246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,635 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    118738142241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,352 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    397211751464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    670806950265
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail54,229 miles (+3,963)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    694856050283
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass50,266 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    573493559255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail47,500 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    392693358226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass47,500 miles (+2,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    664463858277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass44,724 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    913420067260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    464442966232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 SLB

Does S789 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 SLB is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 SLB?
The MOT on S789 SLB is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 SLB done?
S789 SLB was recorded at 71,745 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,466 miles a year.
Has S789 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 SLB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 SLB 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 S789 SLB find?
S789 SLB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both side.

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