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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 AOWMOT history

S3 AOW is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S3 AOW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,882 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AOW was last recorded at 141,882 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2015: 12,624 miles, lower than 116,123 miles on 27 Feb 2014.

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
139,969 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,882 miles
  • 2025 – 139,969 miles
  • 2024 – 138,650 miles
  • 2023 – 137,525 miles
  • 2022 – 135,777 miles
  • 2021 – 134,553 miles
  • 2020 – 133,885 miles
  • 2019 – 131,270 miles
  • 2018 – 128,708 miles
  • 2017 – 126,501 miles
  • 2016 – 123,493 miles
  • 2015 – 12,624 miles
  • 2014 – 116,123 miles
  • 2013 – 111,877 miles
  • 2012 – 105,104 miles
  • 2011 – 98,141 miles
  • 2010 – 89,419 miles
  • 2009 – 82,445 miles
  • 2008 – 67,632 miles
  • 2007 – 52,061 miles
  • 2006 – 34,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,882 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    290936263105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,969 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    144070013855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,650 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,650 miles
    Test number
    470094922775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail138,643 miles (+1,118)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    633840428309
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass137,525 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,525 miles
    Test number
    316369423795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,777 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,777 miles
    Test number
    574923152602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass134,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,553 miles
    Test number
    553690529239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,553 miles (+668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,553 miles
    Test number
    237490000096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass133,885 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,885 miles
    Test number
    565660350820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,270 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,270 miles
    Test number
    771646212868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,708 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,708 miles
    Test number
    206082386713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,501 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,501 miles
    Test number
    737194067280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,493 miles (+110,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    878000561249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads low on inner edges
  14. Pass12,624 miles (-103,499)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,624 miles
    Test number
    725276655090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,123 miles (+4,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    196038954067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass111,877 miles (+6,773)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,877 miles
    Test number
    957528753043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll 4 Tyres on wear indicators
  17. Pass105,104 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    867827962058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,141 miles (+8,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    966211661022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim damaged
  19. Pass89,419 miles (+6,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,419 miles
    Test number
    932369360056
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre treads getting low
  20. Pass82,445 miles (+14,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    521352269027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass67,632 miles (+15,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    500558358036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass52,061 miles (+17,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    503788867042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    933809956004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AOW

Does S3 AOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AOW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AOW?
The MOT on S3 AOW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AOW done?
S3 AOW was recorded at 141,882 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has S3 AOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AOW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 AOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 AOW find?
S3 AOW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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