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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 CXUMOT history

S3 CXU is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 24 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

S3 CXU blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
130,345 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CXU was last recorded at 130,345 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,715 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,345 miles
  • 2022 – 129,715 miles
  • 2021 – 127,586 miles
  • 2020 – 125,557 miles
  • 2019 – 119,672 miles
  • 2018 – 116,966 miles
  • 2017 – 107,568 miles
  • 2016 – 104,021 miles
  • 2015 – 100,746 miles
  • 2014 – 98,173 miles
  • 2013 – 93,845 miles
  • 2012 – 90,615 miles
  • 2011 – 85,924 miles
  • 2010 – 78,888 miles
  • 2009 – 69,633 miles
  • 2008 – 61,854 miles
  • 2007 – 53,702 miles
  • 2006 – 49,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,345 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,345 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    796187861779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,715 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,715 miles
    Test number
    389438940053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,586 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,586 miles
    Test number
    844481181755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,557 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    289633674798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,672 miles (+2,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    500171789615
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,966 miles (+67)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    336386465471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail116,899 miles (+9,331)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    856622376902
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass107,568 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    363653685696
    • AdvisoryNearside Side view mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to block
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  9. Fail107,561 miles (+3,540)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    523525652427
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side view mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to block
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  10. Pass104,021 miles (+3,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    261607578806
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  11. Pass100,746 miles (+2,573)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    796303125004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  12. Pass98,173 miles (+4,328)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    959871934069
    • NoteN/S Rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSlight play in N/S inner Track-rod arm ball joint
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  13. Pass93,845 miles (+3,230)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    737531333087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disk inner faces corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  14. Pass90,615 miles (+4,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    498262142066
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass85,924 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    438630551023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield rattling
    • NoteRepaired chip in zone a

  16. Fail85,924 miles (+7,036)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    306316231001
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield rattling
    • NoteRepaired chip in zone a

  17. Pass78,888 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    514269330003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,881 miles (+9,248)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    843784630054
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail69,633 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,633 miles
    Test number
    124526629043
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,633 miles (+7,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,633 miles
    Test number
    462996929044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail61,854 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    102552648029
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,854 miles (+8,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    293502948017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    464072567045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,702 miles (+4,530)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    343582967034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass49,172 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    784483346276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S3 CXU

Does S3 CXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CXU expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CXU?
The MOT on S3 CXU expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CXU done?
S3 CXU was recorded at 130,345 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has S3 CXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CXU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 CXU 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 CXU find?
S3 CXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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