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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

S3 DSVMOT history

S3 DSV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

S3 DSV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
78,843 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DSV was last recorded at 78,843 miles on 9 May 2026, 967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,876 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
967 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,843 miles
  • 2025 – 77,876 miles
  • 2023 – 76,237 miles
  • 2022 – 74,767 miles
  • 2021 – 74,244 miles
  • 2018 – 74,141 miles
  • 2017 – 72,100 miles
  • 2015 – 66,967 miles
  • 2014 – 57,645 miles
  • 2013 – 44,133 miles
  • 2012 – 35,718 miles
  • 2011 – 30,788 miles
  • 2009 – 29,361 miles
  • 2008 – 29,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    858024101603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail78,843 miles (+967)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    606839377209
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,876 miles (+1,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    382424332946
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,237 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    447477449116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,767 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    438417387054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,244 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    799690704988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,235 miles (+94)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    386109089185
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,141 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    134346248023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,100 miles (+5,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    960327840366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryCar been standing

  10. Pass66,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    499680746205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail66,967 miles (+9,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    528768639998
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass57,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    175086684294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,645 miles (+13,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    756806484244
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass44,133 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,133 miles
    Test number
    655801683231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,718 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    686197682289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,788 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    937253281217
    • NoteCorrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight deterioration to rear number plate
    • NoteWindscreen chipped in central area

  17. Fail30,788 miles (+1,427)1 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    857619871291
    • DangerousOs rear tyre has incorrect direction
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight deterioration to rear number plate
    • NoteTraction control lamp on
    • NoteWindscreen chipped in central area

  18. Pass29,361 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,361 miles
    Test number
    313571189169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    350137128479
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 DSV

Does S3 DSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DSV is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DSV?
The MOT on S3 DSV is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DSV done?
S3 DSV was recorded at 78,843 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has S3 DSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DSV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 DSV 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 DSV find?
S3 DSV passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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