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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 DFTMOT history

S3 DFT is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S3 DFT blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,673 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DFT was last recorded at 124,673 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,862 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,811 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,673 miles
  • 2025 – 121,862 miles
  • 2020 – 121,755 miles
  • 2018 – 114,238 miles
  • 2017 – 107,197 miles
  • 2016 – 99,108 miles
  • 2015 – 89,422 miles
  • 2014 – 81,312 miles
  • 2013 – 73,900 miles
  • 2012 – 65,212 miles
  • 2011 – 61,218 miles
  • 2010 – 55,702 miles
  • 2009 – 48,871 miles
  • 2008 – 41,386 miles
  • 2007 – 34,004 miles
  • 2006 – 23,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,673 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.

  • Play in both front top mount bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,673 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,673 miles
    Test number
    125531348503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,862 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    643752839629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,755 miles (+7,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,755 miles
    Test number
    895444160739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    894619005903
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mount bushes

  5. Fail114,238 miles (+7,041)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    507214531604
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mount bushes

  6. Pass107,197 miles (+8,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    891333523513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass99,108 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    483675134502
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass89,422 miles (+8,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    419667985249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass81,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    859354894298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail81,312 miles (+7,412)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    678994094268
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass73,900 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    357646503328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,212 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,212 miles
    Test number
    369118612359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    445224061231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,218 miles (+5,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    418783761294
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass55,702 miles (+6,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    141405960253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,871 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    680948379217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    652431688234
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass41,386 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    810471788217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,004 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    704913487205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,998 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,998 miles
    Test number
    320365986237
    • Note1) Locking nut missing from rear propshaft flexi-rubber?.

Questions about S3 DFT

Does S3 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DFT is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DFT?
The MOT on S3 DFT is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DFT done?
S3 DFT was recorded at 124,673 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has S3 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DFT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 DFT 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 DFT find?
S3 DFT passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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