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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 ACXMOT history

S3 ACX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 145,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

S3 ACX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,591 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ACX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ACX was last recorded at 145,591 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 3,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2020: 134,963 miles, lower than 139,345 miles on 25 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,545 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,046 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,591 miles
  • 2024 – 142,545 miles
  • 2023 – 136,613 miles
  • 2022 – 135,384 miles
  • 2020 – 134,968 miles
  • 2019 – 139,345 miles
  • 2018 – 127,095 miles
  • 2017 – 122,888 miles
  • 2016 – 120,384 miles
  • 2015 – 118,056 miles
  • 2014 – 114,696 miles
  • 2013 – 111,128 miles
  • 2012 – 108,478 miles
  • 2011 – 103,063 miles
  • 2010 – 95,583 miles
  • 2009 – 87,640 miles
  • 2008 – 80,182 miles
  • 2007 – 61,739 miles
  • 2005 – 46,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,591 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,591 miles (+3,046)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    840749098120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,545 miles (+5,932)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,545 miles
    Test number
    259278794979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,613 miles (+18)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    727185997708
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,595 miles (+1,211)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,595 miles
    Test number
    138597009239
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,384 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,384 miles
    Test number
    336702388499
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail135,384 miles (+416)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,384 miles
    Test number
    232400888995
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,968 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,968 miles
    Test number
    824484140005
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,963 miles (-4,382)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    805246693106
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,345 miles (+9,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,345 miles
    Test number
    576214100208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail129,348 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,348 miles
    Test number
    277868895501
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,095 miles (+4,207)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    601421036900
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass122,888 miles (+2,504)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    978212175448
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass120,384 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    322047545460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  14. Fail120,382 miles (+2,326)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    228400640541
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  15. Pass118,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    368425425474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail118,056 miles (+3,360)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    347135225459
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass114,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    387386274141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail114,696 miles (+3,568)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    776906374108
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,128 miles (+2,650)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    318847653146
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre sidewall badly cut
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass108,478 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    586398232129
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  21. Fail108,474 miles (+5,411)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,474 miles
    Test number
    537977932187
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  22. Fail103,063 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    466559651177
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  23. Pass103,063 miles (+7,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    849729551112
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  24. Pass95,583 miles (+7,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    893100850114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass87,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    161998749101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,640 miles (+7,458)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    333817649154
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak suspect oil filter

  27. Pass80,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    214732468429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,182 miles (+606)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    770718858122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  29. Fail79,576 miles (+17,837)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    980355588018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  30. Pass61,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    321988717002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail61,739 miles (+15,301)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    141222517081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass46,438 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    472954835430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,954 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    530349915382
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates beginning to deteriorate but still readable

Questions about S3 ACX

Does S3 ACX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 ACX expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 ACX?
The MOT on S3 ACX expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 ACX done?
S3 ACX was recorded at 145,591 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has S3 ACX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ACX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 ACX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 ACX find?
S3 ACX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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