Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
W5 SOWMOT history
W5 SOW is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 91,872 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SOW was last recorded at 91,872 miles on 28 May 2026, 9,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,422 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,450 miles
- Average per year
- 5,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,872 miles
- 2025 – 82,422 miles
- 2024 – 74,248 miles
- 2023 – 70,299 miles
- 2022 – 66,897 miles
- 2021 – 63,762 miles
- 2020 – 61,281 miles
- 2019 – 54,570 miles
- 2018 – 47,677 miles
- 2017 – 41,656 miles
- 2016 – 36,938 miles
- 2015 – 32,265 miles
- 2014 – 27,543 miles
- 2013 – 22,571 miles
- 2012 – 20,015 miles
- 2011 – 15,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,872 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,872 miles (+9,450)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 91,872 miles
- Test number
- 317398086072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 82,422 miles
- Test number
- 584290688248
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail82,422 miles (+8,174)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,422 miles
- Test number
- 527610183865
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass74,248 miles (+3,949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,248 miles
- Test number
- 369796492027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front drive shaft outer c/v gaiter leaking
Pass70,299 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 70,299 miles
- Test number
- 846973011627
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail70,298 miles (+3,401)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,298 miles
- Test number
- 837529599971
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,897 miles
- Test number
- 984518631867
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,897 miles (+3,135)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,897 miles
- Test number
- 505035148694
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,762 miles
- Test number
- 866099572590
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,761 miles (+2,480)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,761 miles
- Test number
- 306643429001
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,281 miles (+6,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,281 miles
- Test number
- 592052453878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slight feathering in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,570 miles
- Test number
- 398559753543
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,570 miles (+6,893)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,570 miles
- Test number
- 394947735111
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,677 miles (+6,021)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,677 miles
- Test number
- 378127844776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,656 miles (+4,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,656 miles
- Test number
- 916109030784
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass36,938 miles (+4,673)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,938 miles
- Test number
- 896953442255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,265 miles (+4,722)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,265 miles
- Test number
- 395267475022
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear tyres slightly cracking on tread surfaces
Pass27,543 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 27,543 miles
- Test number
- 287298974031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,571 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,571 miles
- Test number
- 276546183008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,015 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,015 miles
- Test number
- 885222272295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,295 miles
- Test number
- 947581371296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 SOW
- Does W5 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SOW is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SOW?
- The MOT on W5 SOW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 SOW done?
- W5 SOW was recorded at 91,872 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
- Has W5 SOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SOW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 SOW 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 W5 SOW find?
- W5 SOW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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