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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 DKGMOT history

S3 DKG is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2022.

S3 DKG blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
160,235 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DKG was last recorded at 160,235 miles on 28 Dec 2022, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2017: 149,724 miles, lower than 159,526 miles on 24 Sept 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
159,629 miles · 30 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
5,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,235 miles
  • 2021 – 159,629 miles
  • 2020 – 157,055 miles
  • 2019 – 156,671 miles
  • 2018 – 152,357 miles
  • 2017 – 149,724 miles
  • 2016 – 159,526 miles
  • 2015 – 155,947 miles
  • 2014 – 151,437 miles
  • 2013 – 148,243 miles
  • 2012 – 142,145 miles
  • 2011 – 129,477 miles
  • 2010 – 121,803 miles
  • 2009 – 111,129 miles
  • 2008 – 101,131 miles
  • 2007 – 87,153 miles
  • 2006 – 72,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,235 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.

  • Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,235 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,235 miles
    Test number
    175032222453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,629 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,629 miles
    Test number
    845490225528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,055 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,055 miles
    Test number
    712400065041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,671 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,671 miles
    Test number
    307017437404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,357 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,357 miles
    Test number
    581323535498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,724 miles (-9,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,724 miles
    Test number
    437762583287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Pass159,526 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,526 miles
    Test number
    270866902761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,947 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,947 miles
    Test number
    779528136703
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  9. Fail155,898 miles (+4,461)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,898 miles
    Test number
    971313677763
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass151,437 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,437 miles
    Test number
    608067244267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,243 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    975967053296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass142,145 miles (+12,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    142,145 miles
    Test number
    549909252274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  13. Pass129,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,477 miles
    Test number
    255636851281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,475 miles (+7,672)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,475 miles
    Test number
    295376051204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  15. Pass121,803 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    630277390140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,681 miles (+10,552)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    283024690110
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront regitration plate in poor condition
  17. Pass111,129 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,129 miles
    Test number
    663274199186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,131 miles (+13,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    204546798131
    • 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)
  19. Pass87,153 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,153 miles
    Test number
    824725137177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,529 miles (+14,520)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    323282227191
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
  21. Pass72,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    820737266092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DKG

Does S3 DKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 DKG expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 DKG?
The MOT on S3 DKG expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 DKG done?
S3 DKG was recorded at 160,235 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2022, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
Has S3 DKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DKG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on S3 DKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 DKG find?
S3 DKG passed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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