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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

S3 ETCMOT history

S3 ETC is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S3 ETC grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,488 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ETC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ETC was last recorded at 128,488 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,494 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,994 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,488 miles
  • 2025 – 126,494 miles
  • 2023 – 123,456 miles
  • 2022 – 117,372 miles
  • 2021 – 114,915 miles
  • 2020 – 112,590 miles
  • 2019 – 109,915 miles
  • 2018 – 107,207 miles
  • 2017 – 104,436 miles
  • 2016 – 101,587 miles
  • 2015 – 97,824 miles
  • 2014 – 92,818 miles
  • 2013 – 87,669 miles
  • 2012 – 82,598 miles
  • 2011 – 75,702 miles
  • 2010 – 61,160 miles
  • 2009 – 50,672 miles
  • 2008 – 40,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,488 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    442712927514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,494 miles (+3,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    269713029571
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,456 miles
    Test number
    734047639720
    • 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. Fail123,456 miles (+6,084)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,456 miles
    Test number
    234662085497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass117,372 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    970494560903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,915 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    551696264161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,590 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    395896438823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,915 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,915 miles
    Test number
    717918253313
    • 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))

  9. Pass107,207 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,207 miles
    Test number
    668710225232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,436 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,436 miles
    Test number
    733973344944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,587 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,587 miles
    Test number
    798272324802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,824 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    892002795303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,818 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    285373644310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,669 miles (+5,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    409653033410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass82,598 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    109382342309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,702 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    507413631370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail75,702 miles (+14,542)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    846693131346
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass61,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    860989820374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail61,160 miles (+10,488)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    810289620321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    834984249319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,672 miles (+10,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    494671349461
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  22. Pass40,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    381965048303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 ETC

Does S3 ETC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ETC is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 ETC?
The MOT on S3 ETC is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ETC done?
S3 ETC was recorded at 128,488 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has S3 ETC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ETC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 ETC 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 ETC find?
S3 ETC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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