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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 EKSMOT history

S3 EKS is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

S3 EKS silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
183,330 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EKS was last recorded at 183,330 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,328 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,330 miles
  • 2023 – 179,147 miles
  • 2022 – 173,337 miles
  • 2021 – 166,324 miles
  • 2020 – 162,193 miles
  • 2019 – 158,908 miles
  • 2018 – 150,232 miles
  • 2017 – 140,311 miles
  • 2016 – 132,577 miles
  • 2015 – 128,167 miles
  • 2014 – 122,882 miles
  • 2013 – 118,523 miles
  • 2012 – 116,908 miles
  • 2011 – 111,389 miles
  • 2010 – 102,074 miles
  • 2009 – 95,516 miles
  • 2008 – 85,052 miles
  • 2007 – 76,991 miles
  • 2006 – 69,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,330 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight playRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front fog light broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front suspension top mount has sight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front suspension top mount have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,330 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,330 miles
    Test number
    545986930959
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play

  2. Fail183,328 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,328 miles
    Test number
    699571935828
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested power steering leak unable to road test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed power steering leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 5 pink dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play

  3. Pass179,147 miles (+160)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,147 miles
    Test number
    385574940261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount has sight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,987 miles (+5,650)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,987 miles
    Test number
    513255923263
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount has sight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,337 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,337 miles
    Test number
    562377976927
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mount have play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,337 miles (+7,013)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,337 miles
    Test number
    734229011397
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 5 purple spots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mount have play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  7. Pass166,324 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,324 miles
    Test number
    723192066031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail166,321 miles (+4,128)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    240356803085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass162,193 miles (+3,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,193 miles
    Test number
    834482205488
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear Linkage ball joints slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,908 miles (+8,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,908 miles
    Test number
    701214652075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cv boot slight leak n/s/f

  11. Pass150,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,232 miles
    Test number
    873956851437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,232 miles (+9,921)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,232 miles
    Test number
    892561163289
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass140,311 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    420120386060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,577 miles (+4,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,577 miles
    Test number
    856119137647
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass128,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    637657873129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,167 miles (+5,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    947175779189
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass122,882 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,882 miles
    Test number
    555774354287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,523 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    188661373225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,908 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    888753522228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,389 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    509169231293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail111,358 miles (+9,284)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    859137831287
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres ageing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass102,074 miles (+6,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    853456020274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass95,516 miles (+10,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    471084839280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,052 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    373659228216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,991 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    102490627232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,989 miles (+7,734)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    811079817200
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge †n/s/f underpan insecure

  27. Pass69,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    300053346435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 EKS

Does S3 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 EKS expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 EKS?
The MOT on S3 EKS expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 EKS done?
S3 EKS was recorded at 183,330 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 6,282 miles a year.
Has S3 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EKS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 EKS 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 EKS find?
S3 EKS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front foglight broken; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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