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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 DCXMOT history

S3 DCX is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S3 DCX red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,583 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DCX was last recorded at 139,583 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,271 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,312 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,583 miles
  • 2025 – 134,271 miles
  • 2023 – 132,895 miles
  • 2022 – 127,221 miles
  • 2021 – 126,249 miles
  • 2020 – 123,367 miles
  • 2019 – 120,736 miles
  • 2018 – 117,302 miles
  • 2017 – 113,867 miles
  • 2016 – 110,463 miles
  • 2015 – 107,099 miles
  • 2014 – 103,400 miles
  • 2013 – 100,247 miles
  • 2012 – 96,456 miles
  • 2011 – 90,067 miles
  • 2010 – 84,918 miles
  • 2009 – 79,969 miles
  • 2008 – 73,521 miles
  • 2007 – 64,895 miles
  • 2006 – 50,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,583 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.

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,583 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    812024438149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,271 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,271 miles
    Test number
    481112573273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,895 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    761963361831
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail132,891 miles (+5,670)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    883469674106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,221 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    946207019325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,249 miles (+2,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    783113868995
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play

  7. Pass123,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,367 miles
    Test number
    604662438269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,367 miles (+2,631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,367 miles
    Test number
    422351991189
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass120,736 miles (+3,434)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    294762739034
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,302 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    415051369981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    433980725098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,867 miles (+3,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    319935752576
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass110,463 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    600426258045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,463 miles (+3,364)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    515953854388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass107,099 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,099 miles
    Test number
    535387735075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,400 miles
    Test number
    127481044465
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass103,400 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,400 miles
    Test number
    485871544006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,247 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    788359233044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,456 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    328048352016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,067 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    209650241007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,918 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    831765830032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,969 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    533689149026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,521 miles (+8,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    782175948085
    • NoteOffside front lower windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zones

  24. Pass64,895 miles (+14,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    523553347049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    613743756015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DCX

Does S3 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DCX is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DCX?
The MOT on S3 DCX is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DCX done?
S3 DCX was recorded at 139,583 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has S3 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DCX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 DCX 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 DCX find?
S3 DCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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