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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

S3 CTOMOT history

S3 CTO is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2022.

S3 CTO red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
174,705 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CTO was last recorded at 174,705 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2018: 152,348 miles, lower than 172,020 miles on 2 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,699 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,705 miles
  • 2021 – 165,873 miles
  • 2020 – 163,167 miles
  • 2019 – 155,021 miles
  • 2018 – 152,348 miles
  • 2016 – 172,020 miles
  • 2015 – 137,271 miles
  • 2014 – 120,948 miles
  • 2013 – 103,863 miles
  • 2012 – 90,534 miles
  • 2011 – 75,482 miles
  • 2010 – 64,670 miles
  • 2009 – 44,972 miles
  • 2008 – 39,063 miles
  • 2007 – 32,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,705 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,705 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,705 miles
    Test number
    397042299676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,699 miles (+4)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,699 miles
    Test number
    720025479684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail174,695 miles (+8,822)3 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,695 miles
    Test number
    746867129774
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    165,873 miles
    Test number
    910666916163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail165,873 miles (+2,706)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,873 miles
    Test number
    528187845622
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass163,167 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,167 miles
    Test number
    321100801051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,021 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,021 miles
    Test number
    155739021966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    566341291407
    • 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)

  9. Fail152,348 miles (-19,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    631491897950
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  10. Pass172,020 miles (+34,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    172,020 miles
    Test number
    120155714466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,271 miles (+16,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,271 miles
    Test number
    234839527935
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside rear brake

  12. Pass120,948 miles (+17,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    427350584275
    • NoteN/s & o/s front arm rear suspension bushes starting to spilt

  13. Pass103,863 miles (+13,329)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,863 miles
    Test number
    839341183280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres scrubbed on inside

  14. Pass90,534 miles (+15,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    588469782285
    • NoteNearside front suspension lower arm bush slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall plus nail in tread

  15. Pass75,482 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    929633691206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,468 miles (+10,798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    109396281229
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,670 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    563966080285
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,670 miles (+19,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    933626580260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail44,972 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    153847789277
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,972 miles (+5,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    341797189298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,063 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,063 miles
    Test number
    912977208218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    833851417286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 CTO

Does S3 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CTO expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CTO?
The MOT on S3 CTO expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CTO done?
S3 CTO was recorded at 174,705 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has S3 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CTO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 CTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 CTO find?
S3 CTO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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