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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 BLXMOT history

S3 BLX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

S3 BLX 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 Jun 2023
Mileage
120,514 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BLX was last recorded at 120,514 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,730 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,514 miles
  • 2020 – 117,730 miles
  • 2019 – 112,552 miles
  • 2018 – 98,784 miles
  • 2017 – 91,643 miles
  • 2016 – 88,714 miles
  • 2015 – 81,351 miles
  • 2014 – 79,809 miles
  • 2013 – 74,416 miles
  • 2011 – 70,825 miles
  • 2010 – 65,056 miles
  • 2008 – 53,150 miles
  • 2007 – 45,846 miles
  • 2006 – 38,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,514 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,514 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,514 miles
    Test number
    994484962201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,730 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    502988973896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,552 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,552 miles
    Test number
    606958423526
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,524 miles (+13,740)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    997014353887
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,784 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    508079355859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,643 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    767987965642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,714 miles (+7,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    313916562655
    • AdvisoryCar has sports suspension fitted

  8. Pass81,351 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    716033269322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCar fitted with sports suspension

  9. Pass79,809 miles (+5,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,809 miles
    Test number
    425580434436
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f top strut mount has slight play

  10. Pass74,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    269812183077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail74,416 miles (+3,591)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    439902683000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,825 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    838706531375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePOWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

  13. Fail70,825 miles (+5,769)2 failures4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    315716731323
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePOWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

  14. Pass65,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    734459960173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,056 miles (+11,906)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    150849860184
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil did not show on dipstick = topped up 2ltrs.

  16. Pass53,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    461262818477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,150 miles (+7,304)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    293362418350
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass45,846 miles (+7,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    671962217331
    • NoteNear side rear load sensing valve link detached.

  19. Pass38,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,284 miles
    Test number
    433584416479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,284 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,284 miles
    Test number
    341293416377
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 BLX

Does S3 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BLX expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BLX?
The MOT on S3 BLX expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BLX done?
S3 BLX was recorded at 120,514 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has S3 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BLX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 BLX 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 BLX find?
S3 BLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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