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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 AXWMOT history

S3 AXW is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S3 AXW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
90,912 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AXW was last recorded at 90,912 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,750 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,912 miles
  • 2025 – 87,750 miles
  • 2024 – 85,735 miles
  • 2023 – 84,031 miles
  • 2022 – 81,765 miles
  • 2021 – 73,447 miles
  • 2020 – 66,815 miles
  • 2019 – 61,730 miles
  • 2018 – 61,575 miles
  • 2017 – 59,558 miles
  • 2016 – 54,986 miles
  • 2015 – 47,492 miles
  • 2014 – 36,583 miles
  • 2012 – 20,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,912 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,912 miles (+3,162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,912 miles
    Test number
    622254913886
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass87,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    308067631398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail87,750 miles (+2,015)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    781240136462
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,735 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    976919284616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    487260731871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,031 miles (+2,266)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    303826199465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak various leaks along the exhaust system (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling propshaft and rear suspension
  7. Pass81,765 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    946042878680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,447 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    408507005997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,815 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    875756371711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    585708004083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,730 miles (+155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    739992335781
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass61,575 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    286373603972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass59,558 miles (+4,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    682775725201
    • AdvisoryRear brake slight binding
  14. Pass54,986 miles (+7,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    495829509300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass47,492 miles (+10,909)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    324464029932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,583 miles (+16,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,583 miles
    Test number
    138753644397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass20,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    407173062417
    • 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)
  18. Fail20,245 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    629102562373
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about S3 AXW

Does S3 AXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AXW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AXW?
The MOT on S3 AXW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AXW done?
S3 AXW was recorded at 90,912 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has S3 AXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AXW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 AXW 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 AXW find?
S3 AXW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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