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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 EXBMOT history

S3 EXB is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

S3 EXB red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,729 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EXB was last recorded at 126,729 miles on 30 May 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,660 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
4,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,729 miles
  • 2025 – 126,660 miles
  • 2024 – 126,573 miles
  • 2023 – 126,416 miles
  • 2022 – 126,168 miles
  • 2021 – 125,947 miles
  • 2020 – 124,682 miles
  • 2019 – 123,269 miles
  • 2018 – 121,425 miles
  • 2017 – 117,036 miles
  • 2016 – 112,713 miles
  • 2015 – 99,781 miles
  • 2014 – 84,945 miles
  • 2013 – 81,094 miles
  • 2011 – 70,081 miles
  • 2010 – 62,556 miles
  • 2009 – 55,809 miles
  • 2008 – 47,615 miles
  • 2007 – 41,436 miles
  • 2006 – 28,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,729 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,729 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,729 miles
    Test number
    917109388129
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,660 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,660 miles
    Test number
    199744395380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,573 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,573 miles
    Test number
    208800239240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,416 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    749057407412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,168 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,168 miles
    Test number
    319043933751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,947 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,947 miles
    Test number
    240671548025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,682 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    460708567625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,269 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    123,269 miles
    Test number
    640394452144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,425 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    172391218011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,036 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    533905023639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,713 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,713 miles
    Test number
    801123294714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,781 miles (+14,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    768236775070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass84,945 miles (+3,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    716406154011
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail81,094 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    137100733056
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass81,094 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    938070233078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,081 miles (+7,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,081 miles
    Test number
    348441251345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass62,556 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    703357850381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,809 miles (+8,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    633175459300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,615 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    913007148359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,436 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    212525267334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,106 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    683193097026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,767 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    871849786020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteHeat shields damaged under car
  23. Fail28,767 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    194069576010
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall damaged,run flat
    • NoteSensor linkage snaped,n/s/r lower suspension arm to chassis
    • NoteUnder body heat shields damaged

Questions about S3 EXB

Does S3 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EXB is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 EXB?
The MOT on S3 EXB is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EXB done?
S3 EXB was recorded at 126,729 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 4,851 miles a year.
Has S3 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EXB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S3 EXB 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 EXB find?
S3 EXB passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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