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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 BLOMOT history

S3 BLO is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 121,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

S3 BLO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
121,785 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BLO was last recorded at 121,785 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,783 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,785 miles
  • 2023 – 121,158 miles
  • 2021 – 120,821 miles
  • 2020 – 115,842 miles
  • 2019 – 107,371 miles
  • 2018 – 102,795 miles
  • 2017 – 99,305 miles
  • 2016 – 95,369 miles
  • 2015 – 90,973 miles
  • 2014 – 86,134 miles
  • 2013 – 80,571 miles
  • 2012 – 74,725 miles
  • 2011 – 64,655 miles
  • 2010 – 60,214 miles
  • 2009 – 50,400 miles
  • 2008 – 37,928 miles
  • 2007 – 28,708 miles
  • 2006 – 21,866 miles
  • 2005 – 19,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,785 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure8 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,785 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    744979177609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,783 miles (+625)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    977009679161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass121,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    149375360435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,158 miles (+14)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    966860193125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail121,144 miles (+323)1 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,144 miles
    Test number
    267603198314
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi and rigid insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,821 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    672678685645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,818 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,818 miles
    Test number
    179458622277
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,842 miles (+8,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    923039259471
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,371 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,371 miles
    Test number
    821408082038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,365 miles (+4,570)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    578854275980
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes blistered

  11. Pass102,795 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,795 miles
    Test number
    390432389665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,792 miles (+3,487)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    368166475844
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,305 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    153467080019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,299 miles (+3,930)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    178489635667
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

  15. Pass95,369 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    376077477624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail95,366 miles (+16)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    844770368210
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail95,350 miles (+4,377)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    413606212267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass90,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    667397145158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,968 miles (+4,834)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    546657745197
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass86,134 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    565679844141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,099 miles (+5,528)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    735242344147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass80,571 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    208581253457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,554 miles (+5,829)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    845335043139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass74,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    616087932190
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail74,725 miles (+10,070)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    576997332153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass64,655 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    457103221124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail64,604 miles (+4,390)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,604 miles
    Test number
    265039911109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass60,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    730168910117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail60,211 miles (+9,811)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    960588810146
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass50,400 miles (+12,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    754152729129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,928 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    304973328159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,708 miles (+6,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    484081577143
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass21,866 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,866 miles
    Test number
    843634076100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass19,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    693929205313
    • 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 BLO

Does S3 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BLO expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BLO?
The MOT on S3 BLO expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BLO done?
S3 BLO was recorded at 121,785 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has S3 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BLO has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 BLO 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 BLO find?
S3 BLO passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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