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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

L100 MCXMOT history

L100 MCX is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L100 MCX red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,639 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MCX was last recorded at 135,639 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,625 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,639 miles
  • 2025 – 135,625 miles
  • 2024 – 123,801 miles
  • 2023 – 118,781 miles
  • 2021 – 115,778 miles
  • 2019 – 100,392 miles
  • 2018 – 94,500 miles
  • 2017 – 89,869 miles
  • 2016 – 85,058 miles
  • 2015 – 80,377 miles
  • 2014 – 75,322 miles
  • 2013 – 57,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged not weakend
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,639 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    575614447852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged not weakend
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,625 miles (+11,824)1 dangerous8 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    809827837592
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks in engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (Track arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (Track arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass123,801 miles (+5,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,801 miles
    Test number
    403909449187
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass118,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,781 miles
    Test number
    214017907885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail118,781 miles (+3,003)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,781 miles
    Test number
    385001105654
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass115,778 miles (+7,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    534124462696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass108,190 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    118548802937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,392 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    715699098761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,500 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    835345195496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust covers loose
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops splitting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and tread getting low 4mm
  10. Fail94,499 miles (+4,630)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,499 miles
    Test number
    771897543607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at small flexi next to catalytic converter (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust covers loose
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily cracking inside tread and tread getting low 4mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slightly, requires inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops splitting
  11. Pass89,869 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,869 miles
    Test number
    591730926547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,058 miles (+4,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,058 miles
    Test number
    958036093542
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop splitting
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  13. Pass80,377 miles (+5,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    427180774437
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall damaged
  14. Pass75,322 miles (+119)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    396360554308
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cut to osf tyre but not to cords
    • NoteOsr handbrake lever not returning to stop postition
    • NoteRear tyres worn low - more on edges
  15. Fail75,203 miles (+3,973)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    698932444380
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cut to osf tyre but not to cords
    • NoteOsr handbrake lever not returning to stop postition
    • NoteRear tyres worn low - more on edges
  16. Pass71,230 miles (+14,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    738993804041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,216 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    535754103081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L100 MCX

Does L100 MCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 MCX is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 MCX?
The MOT on L100 MCX is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 MCX done?
L100 MCX was recorded at 135,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has L100 MCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MCX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L100 MCX 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 L100 MCX find?
L100 MCX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front sill damaged not weakend; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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