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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S21 HTYMOT history

S21 HTY is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

S21 HTY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
141,299 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 HTY was last recorded at 141,299 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 2,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,776 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,523 miles
Average per year
5,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,299 miles
  • 2023 – 138,776 miles
  • 2021 – 136,109 miles
  • 2020 – 123,771 miles
  • 2019 – 117,863 miles
  • 2018 – 115,467 miles
  • 2017 – 110,885 miles
  • 2016 – 106,421 miles
  • 2015 – 100,173 miles
  • 2014 – 93,884 miles
  • 2013 – 87,836 miles
  • 2012 – 75,540 miles
  • 2011 – 65,030 miles
  • 2010 – 54,610 miles
  • 2008 – 51,752 miles
  • 2007 – 49,389 miles
  • 2006 – 44,822 miles
  • 2005 – 40,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,299 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side reare pads lower than offside rear (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,299 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    262316384036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,776 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    166944279985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,109 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,109 miles
    Test number
    742384071697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,102 miles (+12,331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,102 miles
    Test number
    838300205968
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

  5. Pass123,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,771 miles
    Test number
    502876873745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,771 miles (+5,908)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,771 miles
    Test number
    627066076848
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,863 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,863 miles
    Test number
    482176348896
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,863 miles (+2,396)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,863 miles
    Test number
    171289890511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,467 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    524301549515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,466 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,466 miles
    Test number
    536337999000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail115,466 miles (+4,581)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,466 miles
    Test number
    548224188277
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass110,885 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    298447391669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side reare pads lower than offside rear (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail110,846 miles (+4,425)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    198945799933
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side reare pads lower than offside rear (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass106,421 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,421 miles
    Test number
    203160026325
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail106,362 miles (+6,189)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    677492204287
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass100,173 miles (+6,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    468623265057
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass93,884 miles (+6,048)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,884 miles
    Test number
    989252664056
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    998316863005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail87,836 miles (+12,296)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    788355563008
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass75,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    305549362074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,540 miles (+199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    386639362002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail75,341 miles (+10,311)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    129087942482
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass65,030 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    126100851011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,895 miles (+10,285)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    435305941017
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil below minimum level
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

  25. Pass54,610 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    534893540014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,752 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    672631138344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,743 miles (+2,354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    383347128342
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass49,389 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    273727027362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,822 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    753229226316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,469 miles
    Test number
    811841695278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 HTY

Does S21 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 HTY expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 HTY?
The MOT on S21 HTY expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 HTY done?
S21 HTY was recorded at 141,299 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,181 miles a year.
Has S21 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 HTY has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S21 HTY 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 S21 HTY find?
S21 HTY passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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