Audi S3
Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
S3 DBVMOT history
S3 DBV is a grey petrol Audi S3 first used on 7 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 77,692 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 DBV
- 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
- 7 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 DBV was last recorded at 77,692 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2018.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Oct 2012: 62,704 miles, lower than 132,946 miles on 10 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,852 miles · 20 Sept 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 3,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 77,692 miles
- 2018 – 73,852 miles
- 2017 – 71,566 miles
- 2016 – 70,237 miles
- 2014 – 69,861 miles
- 2012 – 62,704 miles
- 2011 – 132,946 miles
- 2010 – 128,365 miles
- 2009 – 121,184 miles
- 2008 – 111,862 miles
- 2006 – 95,353 miles
- 2005 – 89,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,692 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Slight knocking noise from engine at 2500 rpm.
- AdvisoryOuter All 4 tyre's slightly cracked up.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Axle beam bushes weak.
- AdvisorySuspension is lowered.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Cooling fans no working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front steering rack tie rod slight play in ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,692 miles (+3,840)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,692 miles
- Test number
- 557670695914
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Slight knocking noise from engine at 2500 rpm.
- AdvisoryOuter All 4 tyre's slightly cracked up.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Axle beam bushes weak.
- AdvisorySuspension is lowered.
Pass73,852 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,852 miles
- Test number
- 830705490121
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered.
Pass71,566 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 836610976398
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCooling fans no working
Fail71,566 miles (+1,329)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 268737905751
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCooling fans no working
Pass70,237 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,237 miles
- Test number
- 718963603317
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack tie rod slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail70,230 miles (+369)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,230 miles
- Test number
- 827856507044
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster at limit (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster damaged (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack tie rod slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass69,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 69,861 miles
- Test number
- 348384744429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,861 miles (+7,157)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,861 miles
- Test number
- 386660044434
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass62,704 miles (-70,242)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,704 miles
- Test number
- 347886772228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,946 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,946 miles
- Test number
- 516673181293
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,946 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 132,946 miles
- Test number
- 667023281241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,365 miles (+7,181)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 128,365 miles
- Test number
- 912170880242
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear bumper insecure
- NoteSide wall damage to rear tyres
Pass121,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 121,184 miles
- Test number
- 291969989477
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail121,184 miles (+9,322)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,184 miles
- Test number
- 691568189153
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass111,862 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 820258578168
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked.
Fail111,862 miles (+16,509)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 202507678148
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked.
Pass95,353 miles (+6,277)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 95,353 miles
- Test number
- 250119946371
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass89,076 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 89,076 miles
- Test number
- 590278845354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S3 DBV
- Does S3 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 DBV expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 DBV?
- The MOT on S3 DBV expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 DBV done?
- S3 DBV was recorded at 77,692 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
- Has S3 DBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 DBV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
- Has the mileage on S3 DBV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S3 DBV find?
- S3 DBV passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front slight knocking noise from engine at 2500 rpm.; outer all 4 tyre's slightly cracked up., and 3 more.
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