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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 CRAMOT history

S3 CRA is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

S3 CRA silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
124,492 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CRA
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
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CRA was last recorded at 124,492 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 5,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,372 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,120 miles
Average per year
3,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,492 miles
  • 2020 – 119,372 miles
  • 2019 – 118,009 miles
  • 2018 – 115,469 miles
  • 2017 – 113,141 miles
  • 2016 – 110,667 miles
  • 2015 – 107,902 miles
  • 2014 – 105,147 miles
  • 2013 – 102,748 miles
  • 2012 – 100,205 miles
  • 2011 – 97,794 miles
  • 2010 – 95,574 miles
  • 2009 – 93,073 miles
  • 2008 – 91,023 miles
  • 2007 – 88,282 miles
  • 2006 – 77,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,492 miles (+5,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,492 miles
    Test number
    886726514456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,372 miles
    Test number
    924252247755
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,372 miles (+1,363)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,372 miles
    Test number
    843987607655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,009 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    512467282159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail118,008 miles (+411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,008 miles
    Test number
    637594096153
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail117,597 miles (+2,128)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    586667945051
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge wearing off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges off

  7. Pass115,469 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    643606476091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged and corroded , not in prescribed area

  8. Fail115,469 miles (+2,328)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    818558474154
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged and corroded , not in prescribed area

  9. Pass113,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,141 miles
    Test number
    407597664264
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail113,141 miles (+2,474)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,141 miles
    Test number
    546721098370
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported joining pipe clamp loose (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass110,667 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    660867028258
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR CORRODED SECTION HAS BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR CORRODED SECTION HAS BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door intermittantly latches

  12. Fail110,646 miles (+2,744)1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,646 miles
    Test number
    629323478215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall split (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door intermittantly latches

  13. Pass107,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    251873069221
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front ton rear rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve welded on inside rim (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail107,902 miles (+2,755)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    977965333305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front ton rear rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve welded on inside rim (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting within protective layer (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass105,147 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    325084674434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Wheels Welded (alloy repaired)
    • NoteHandbrake Freeplay at bottom
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail105,147 miles (+2,399)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    478024874215
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Wheels Welded (alloy repaired)
    • NoteHandbrake Freeplay at bottom
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass102,748 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    528215973260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake has slight free play at the bottom
    • NoteMinor Various Oil Leaks From Engine

  18. Fail102,748 miles (+2,543)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    798270673283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake has slight free play at the bottom
    • NoteMinor Various Oil Leaks From Engine

  19. Pass100,205 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    225275172238
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED,REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 60/70% WORN TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON.

  20. Fail100,205 miles (+2,411)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    569145472214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED,REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 60/70% WORN TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON.

  21. Pass97,794 miles (+2,220)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    915763271227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED.FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES.NSF ABS LOOM BRACKET LOOSE.

  22. Pass95,574 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    683355360229
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are worn
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade splitting slightly on edge
    • NoteOffside front strut top has slight play.

  23. Fail95,574 miles (+2,501)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    333724360496
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are worn
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade splitting slightly on edge
    • NoteOffside front strut top has slight play.

  24. Pass93,073 miles (+2,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    130896069264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass91,023 miles (+2,741)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    104538968280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightley
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  26. Pass88,282 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    830520077282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,274 miles (+10,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    231308667291
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass77,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    322778066108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CRA

Does S3 CRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CRA expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CRA?
The MOT on S3 CRA expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CRA done?
S3 CRA was recorded at 124,492 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 3,032 miles a year.
Has S3 CRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CRA has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 CRA 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 CRA find?
S3 CRA passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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