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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

S3 BUOMOT history

S3 BUO is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S3 BUO white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,559 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BUO was last recorded at 116,559 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,559 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,559 miles
  • 2025 – 113,083 miles
  • 2024 – 108,952 miles
  • 2023 – 101,456 miles
  • 2022 – 93,904 miles
  • 2019 – 81,475 miles
  • 2018 – 78,384 miles
  • 2017 – 69,350 miles
  • 2016 – 60,695 miles
  • 2015 – 54,471 miles
  • 2013 – 34,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,559 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated / crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front engine oil close to minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    133922582584
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated / cracked

  2. Fail116,559 miles (+3,476)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    787749457787
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated / cracked

  3. Pass113,083 miles (+4,131)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    665632469748
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  4. Pass108,952 miles (+7,496)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,952 miles
    Test number
    957678539045
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass101,456 miles (+7,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,456 miles
    Test number
    336708094118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass93,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    689269997285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    292028839490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. FailMileage not read2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984546775786
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass81,475 miles (+3,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    814731953065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belt retracting slightly low
    • AdvisoryEngine is leaking

  10. Pass78,384 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,384 miles
    Test number
    128972289901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,350 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    253971369562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    207405039297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,695 miles (+6,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    432700236810
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass54,471 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    489307325030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres; inner shoulders worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail54,471 miles (+20,312)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    949987625056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres; inner shoulders worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    659698553365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,159 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    749758553364
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about S3 BUO

Does S3 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BUO is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BUO?
The MOT on S3 BUO is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BUO done?
S3 BUO was recorded at 116,559 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
Has S3 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BUO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 BUO 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 BUO find?
S3 BUO passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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