
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
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))
Pass135,740 miles (+7,180)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,740 miles
- Test number
- 672102549172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,560 miles (+4,541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 128,560 miles
- Test number
- 916573459722
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly insecure
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass83,054 miles (-1,998)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 83,054 miles
- Test number
- 501052240216
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass75,223 miles (+9,036)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 75,223 miles
- Test number
- 523351639179
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass54,918 miles (+15,028)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,918 miles
- Test number
- 790808587019
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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