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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 AUFMOT history

S3 AUF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

S3 AUF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
138,730 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AUF was last recorded at 138,730 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 2,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2010: 83,054 miles, lower than 85,052 miles on 26 Aug 2010.

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
135,740 miles · 30 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
2,990 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,730 miles
  • 2019 – 135,740 miles
  • 2018 – 128,560 miles
  • 2017 – 124,019 miles
  • 2016 – 119,502 miles
  • 2015 – 111,839 miles
  • 2014 – 104,455 miles
  • 2013 – 98,668 miles
  • 2011 – 90,811 miles
  • 2010 – 83,054 miles
  • 2009 – 75,223 miles
  • 2008 – 66,187 miles
  • 2007 – 54,918 miles
  • 2006 – 39,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,730 miles (+2,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    932450484146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass135,740 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    672102549172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,560 miles (+4,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    916573459722
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly insecure
  4. Pass124,019 miles (+4,517)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    116783157814
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly streaky
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
  5. Pass119,502 miles (+7,663)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,502 miles
    Test number
    803442005398
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill prescribed areas
  6. Pass111,839 miles (+7,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    338404625126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass104,455 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    616017624113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  8. Pass98,668 miles (+7,857)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    559458803012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  9. Pass90,811 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    345337871223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail90,796 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    395046771471
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass83,054 miles (-1,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,054 miles
    Test number
    501052240216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,052 miles (+9,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    232148130215
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass75,223 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,223 miles
    Test number
    523351639179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,187 miles (+11,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    133366388036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass54,918 miles (+15,028)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    790808587019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    884496386051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AUF

Does S3 AUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 AUF expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 AUF?
The MOT on S3 AUF expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 AUF done?
S3 AUF was recorded at 138,730 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has S3 AUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AUF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on S3 AUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 AUF find?
S3 AUF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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