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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 ECXMOT history

S3 ECX is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 7 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S3 ECX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,408 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ECX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ECX was last recorded at 124,408 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,644 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,408 miles
  • 2024 – 123,644 miles
  • 2023 – 121,783 miles
  • 2021 – 118,324 miles
  • 2020 – 116,490 miles
  • 2019 – 115,055 miles
  • 2018 – 115,050 miles
  • 2017 – 114,144 miles
  • 2016 – 111,648 miles
  • 2015 – 106,373 miles
  • 2013 – 98,740 miles
  • 2011 – 91,887 miles
  • 2010 – 89,388 miles
  • 2009 – 78,100 miles
  • 2007 – 68,652 miles
  • 2006 – 59,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,408 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    851001512311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass123,644 miles (+1,861)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    107536546373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,783 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    607114907159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,324 miles (+1,834)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    538437805810
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source less than 1/2 not functioning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,490 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    369581077657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,055 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    311476233039
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,050 miles (+906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    229246734926
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tryre bald on inner edge

  8. Pass114,144 miles (+2,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    643422685930
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

  9. Pass111,648 miles (+5,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    907701097118
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTraction lamp on

  10. Pass106,373 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    836042015061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,740 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    625525653384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,418 miles (+4,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    148723803460
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass91,887 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    897671151382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,388 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,388 miles
    Test number
    793763160350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,489 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,489 miles
    Test number
    523605810000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,100 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    353692809034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,652 miles (+9,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    424313567490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass59,095 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,095 miles
    Test number
    201986956316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,024 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    723289946349
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about S3 ECX

Does S3 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ECX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 ECX?
The MOT on S3 ECX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ECX done?
S3 ECX was recorded at 124,408 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has S3 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ECX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2006.
Has the mileage on S3 ECX 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 ECX find?
S3 ECX passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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