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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S3 AFMMOT history

S3 AFM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S3 AFM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,664 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AFM was last recorded at 81,664 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,793 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,664 miles
  • 2025 – 80,793 miles
  • 2024 – 79,546 miles
  • 2023 – 78,641 miles
  • 2022 – 77,745 miles
  • 2021 – 76,742 miles
  • 2020 – 74,978 miles
  • 2019 – 72,761 miles
  • 2018 – 70,328 miles
  • 2017 – 65,438 miles
  • 2016 – 61,346 miles
  • 2015 – 56,975 miles
  • 2014 – 53,103 miles
  • 2013 – 49,215 miles
  • 2012 – 44,852 miles
  • 2011 – 39,206 miles
  • 2010 – 30,912 miles
  • 2009 – 24,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,664 miles (+871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    948062462212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,793 miles (+1,247)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    280760718148
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,546 miles (+905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    199786286589
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,641 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    339340224592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,603 miles (+858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    479850164183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,745 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    477078047370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,742 miles (+1,764)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    891090688685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,978 miles (+2,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    108555214209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,761 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    216478044437
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged casing missing but has no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail72,761 miles (+2,433)2 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    939952254998
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged casing missing but has no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass70,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    271980914793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFeathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

  12. Fail70,328 miles (+4,890)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    621378977402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFeathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

  13. Pass65,438 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    673148027644
    • AdvisoryFeathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

  14. Pass61,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    541369280956
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror housing missing
    • AdvisorySigns of feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

  15. Fail61,346 miles (+4,371)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    335263124182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror housing missing
    • AdvisorySigns of feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

  16. Pass56,975 miles (+3,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    955897175145
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror housing missing

  17. Pass53,103 miles (+3,888)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    389716174114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,215 miles (+4,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    615799973170
    • 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)

  19. Pass44,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    228320182176
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail44,852 miles (+5,646)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    209377072429
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass39,206 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    169432681149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,912 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    242799070473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    260852929249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AFM

Does S3 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AFM is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AFM?
The MOT on S3 AFM is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AFM done?
S3 AFM was recorded at 81,664 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has S3 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AFM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 AFM 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 S3 AFM find?
S3 AFM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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