Audi S3
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
S31 SPYMOT history
S31 SPY is a yellow petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 173,946 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 SPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 SPY was last recorded at 173,946 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,945 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,946 miles
- 2022 – 172,823 miles
- 2021 – 170,843 miles
- 2020 – 169,448 miles
- 2019 – 159,711 miles
- 2018 – 154,907 miles
- 2017 – 150,935 miles
- 2016 – 145,040 miles
- 2015 – 139,453 miles
- 2014 – 136,815 miles
- 2013 – 131,308 miles
- 2012 – 126,104 miles
- 2011 – 118,658 miles
- 2010 – 113,836 miles
- 2009 – 108,507 miles
- 2008 – 93,856 miles
- 2007 – 74,384 miles
- 2006 – 47,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,946 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,946 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 173,946 miles
- Test number
- 597643953784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail173,945 miles (+1,122)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,945 miles
- Test number
- 126183034974
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass172,823 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 172,823 miles
- Test number
- 265983546253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,843 miles (+1,395)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 170,843 miles
- Test number
- 769116382333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,448 miles (+9,737)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 169,448 miles
- Test number
- 575557329930
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,711 miles (+4,804)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 159,711 miles
- Test number
- 456072811239
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,907 miles (+3,972)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 154,907 miles
- Test number
- 741286613189
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass150,935 miles (+5,895)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 150,935 miles
- Test number
- 389155843886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass145,040 miles (+5,587)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 145,040 miles
- Test number
- 299399649101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake just met minimum requirement of 16%
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating on inside wall
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass139,453 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 139,453 miles
- Test number
- 359412695099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail136,815 miles (+5,507)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,815 miles
- Test number
- 247642584219
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass131,308 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 131,308 miles
- Test number
- 106391283294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,307 miles (+5,203)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,307 miles
- Test number
- 269888573273
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine Management light ON
- NoteOil leak
Pass126,104 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 126,104 miles
- Test number
- 198229472219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,102 miles (+7,444)8 failures1 repaired3 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,102 miles
- Test number
- 618528372239
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front c.v joint making clicking noise
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
- NoteEmi light is on
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge
Pass118,658 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 118,658 miles
- Test number
- 369018271209
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEML
- NoteHeavy oil leak
Fail118,685 miles (+4,849)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,685 miles
- Test number
- 569368571268
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEML
- NoteHeavy oil leak
Pass113,836 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 113,836 miles
- Test number
- 782692580270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,507 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 108,507 miles
- Test number
- 510455719324
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteFailed brake fluid test
Fail108,507 miles (+14,651)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,507 miles
- Test number
- 390395619319
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteFailed brake fluid test
Pass93,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 93,856 miles
- Test number
- 183321268248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,856 miles (+19,472)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,856 miles
- Test number
- 964433158225
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass74,384 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 74,384 miles
- Test number
- 914768487237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,329 miles (+27,084)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,329 miles
- Test number
- 643314287220
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass47,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 47,245 miles
- Test number
- 260545066202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 SPY
- Does S31 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SPY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 SPY?
- The MOT on S31 SPY is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 SPY done?
- S31 SPY was recorded at 173,946 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
- Has S31 SPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 SPY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S31 SPY 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 S31 SPY find?
- S31 SPY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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