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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

V50 SOSMOT history

V50 SOS is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

V50 SOS white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,056 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 SOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 SOS was last recorded at 144,056 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,937 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,119 miles
Average per year
7,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,056 miles
  • 2025 – 137,937 miles
  • 2024 – 132,006 miles
  • 2023 – 129,369 miles
  • 2022 – 127,194 miles
  • 2021 – 125,760 miles
  • 2020 – 124,133 miles
  • 2019 – 120,498 miles
  • 2018 – 114,574 miles
  • 2017 – 107,855 miles
  • 2016 – 99,241 miles
  • 2015 – 79,063 miles
  • 2014 – 58,937 miles
  • 2013 – 43,083 miles
  • 2012 – 41,164 miles
  • 2011 – 31,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,056 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,056 miles (+6,119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,056 miles
    Test number
    454147482454
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,937 miles (+5,931)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    368401305637
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    886838942864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,006 miles (+2,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    557719869597
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,369 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    295394091385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,194 miles (+1,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    306995934947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,760 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,760 miles
    Test number
    955457515686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,754 miles (+1,621)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,754 miles
    Test number
    536101109150
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,133 miles (+3,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    734268220776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,498 miles (+5,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,498 miles
    Test number
    962477073706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,574 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    619809418138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass107,855 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    797883665209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,848 miles (+8,607)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,848 miles
    Test number
    458539111546
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread starting lift inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryWipers noisey and starting to mark the screen

  14. Pass99,241 miles (+20,178)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    786051986617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,063 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    368127905089
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass79,063 miles (+20,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    625867405023
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail58,937 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    225295624074
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,937 miles (+15,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    269185224043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,083 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    165598353452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,164 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    558544842290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    698027331221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,258 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    977237331277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V50 SOS

Does V50 SOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 SOS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 SOS?
The MOT on V50 SOS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 SOS done?
V50 SOS was recorded at 144,056 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,698 miles a year.
Has V50 SOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 SOS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 SOS 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 V50 SOS find?
V50 SOS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded.

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