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Audi S3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 CRXMOT history

S3 CRX is a grey petrol Audi S3 first used on 17 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 248,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S3 CRX grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
248,257 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CRX was last recorded at 248,257 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,550 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,707 miles
Average per year
8,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,257 miles
  • 2025 – 245,550 miles
  • 2024 – 241,186 miles
  • 2023 – 237,093 miles
  • 2022 – 234,279 miles
  • 2021 – 225,208 miles
  • 2020 – 223,853 miles
  • 2019 – 214,079 miles
  • 2018 – 205,333 miles
  • 2017 – 192,660 miles
  • 2016 – 173,225 miles
  • 2015 – 160,679 miles
  • 2013 – 158,112 miles
  • 2012 – 149,581 miles
  • 2010 – 138,287 miles
  • 2009 – 131,603 miles
  • 2008 – 115,360 miles
  • 2007 – 100,705 miles
  • 2006 – 79,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,257 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    248,257 miles
    Test number
    398361138570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass245,550 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    245,550 miles
    Test number
    509818575543
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail245,549 miles (+4,363)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,549 miles
    Test number
    155788183116
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass241,186 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    241,186 miles
    Test number
    805489891327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail241,182 miles (+4,089)5 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,182 miles
    Test number
    477948875953
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass237,093 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    237,093 miles
    Test number
    266137667361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail237,090 miles (+2,811)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,090 miles
    Test number
    371613869833
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEAD LAMPS. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass234,279 miles (+9,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    234,279 miles
    Test number
    920781584550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass225,208 miles (+1,355)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    225,208 miles
    Test number
    939407463300
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass223,853 miles (+9,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    223,853 miles
    Test number
    732804857837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass214,079 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    214,079 miles
    Test number
    486626835271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail214,009 miles (+8,676)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,009 miles
    Test number
    177175776817
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass205,333 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    205,333 miles
    Test number
    655157063970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail205,262 miles (+12,602)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,262 miles
    Test number
    405615233692
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  15. Pass192,660 miles (+19,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    192,660 miles
    Test number
    671307025492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass173,225 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,225 miles
    Test number
    516149186058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail173,056 miles (+12,377)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,056 miles
    Test number
    189656583151
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass160,679 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    160,679 miles
    Test number
    117983575464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail160,671 miles (+2,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,671 miles
    Test number
    415940475092
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass158,112 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    158,112 miles
    Test number
    738325843193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteHand brake slightly high
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre side wall
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres damaged
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail158,112 miles (+8,531)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,112 miles
    Test number
    767404743178
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteHand brake slightly high
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre side wall
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres damaged
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass149,581 miles (+11,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    149,581 miles
    Test number
    647525242047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass138,287 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    970834540372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass131,603 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    603449039332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass125,264 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,264 miles
    Test number
    654561829080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,360 miles (+14,655)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    404868318022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass100,705 miles (+21,421)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    343495007032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly worn.
    • NoteN/s head lamp aim slightly low.
  28. Pass79,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    651863616051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,284 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    154353316474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Questions about S3 CRX

Does S3 CRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CRX is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CRX?
The MOT on S3 CRX is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CRX done?
S3 CRX was recorded at 248,257 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
Has S3 CRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CRX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 CRX 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 CRX find?
S3 CRX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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