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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 AVNMOT history

S3 AVN is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2025.

S3 AVN silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,140 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AVN was last recorded at 154,140 miles on 17 Aug 2025, 5,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,547 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,593 miles
Average per year
6,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,140 miles
  • 2023 – 148,547 miles
  • 2022 – 144,484 miles
  • 2021 – 136,085 miles
  • 2020 – 126,069 miles
  • 2019 – 117,231 miles
  • 2018 – 109,113 miles
  • 2017 – 108,512 miles
  • 2016 – 102,243 miles
  • 2015 – 98,106 miles
  • 2014 – 91,634 miles
  • 2013 – 84,227 miles
  • 2011 – 71,631 miles
  • 2010 – 64,147 miles
  • 2009 – 53,290 miles
  • 2008 – 43,670 miles
  • 2007 – 28,155 miles
  • 2006 – 25,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,140 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,140 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,140 miles
    Test number
    770845215588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,547 miles (+4,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,547 miles
    Test number
    749672069446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  3. Pass144,484 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,484 miles
    Test number
    294859315943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,404 miles (+8,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,404 miles
    Test number
    836766695044
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,085 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    449847674610
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail136,085 miles (+10,016)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    502638490678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass126,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    601352973691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail126,069 miles (+8,838)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    380823060099
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass117,231 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    873186727430
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Fail117,225 miles (+8,112)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    201376901069
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Pass109,113 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    486475273376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,512 miles (+6,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    314305618506
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass102,243 miles (+4,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    729892513088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    886120495096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail98,106 miles (+6,472)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    117810895460
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,634 miles (+7,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    809281584052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass84,227 miles (+12,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    819522133097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,631 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    826198361178
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level warning
    • NotePossibel fault with headlight aim level system

  19. Fail71,631 miles (+7,484)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    945567261113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNSf CV boot is leaking leaking grease but is not insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level warning
    • NotePossibel fault with headlight aim level system

  20. Pass64,147 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    152580440168
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail64,147 miles (+10,857)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    374779330160
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass53,290 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    182292719117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,670 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    603159608187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  24. Pass43,670 miles (+15,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    873889208124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,155 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,155 miles
    Test number
    692616747000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    380407846020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AVN

Does S3 AVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 AVN expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 AVN?
The MOT on S3 AVN expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 AVN done?
S3 AVN was recorded at 154,140 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2025, an average of 6,622 miles a year.
Has S3 AVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AVN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 AVN 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 AVN find?
S3 AVN passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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