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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 EXMMOT history

S3 EXM is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

S3 EXM silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
144,727 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EXM was last recorded at 144,727 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 1,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,890 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,837 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,727 miles
  • 2024 – 142,890 miles
  • 2023 – 141,269 miles
  • 2022 – 138,734 miles
  • 2020 – 133,970 miles
  • 2019 – 125,553 miles
  • 2018 – 119,838 miles
  • 2017 – 113,838 miles
  • 2016 – 109,568 miles
  • 2015 – 105,599 miles
  • 2014 – 100,220 miles
  • 2013 – 90,678 miles
  • 2012 – 86,860 miles
  • 2011 – 76,237 miles
  • 2010 – 64,405 miles
  • 2009 – 57,945 miles
  • 2008 – 52,581 miles
  • 2007 – 47,579 miles
  • 2006 – 40,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,727 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside front anti-roll bar link top rubber poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,727 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,727 miles
    Test number
    907506900448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,890 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,890 miles
    Test number
    355636239703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,269 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,269 miles
    Test number
    148854530178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,734 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    975878365882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,970 miles (+8,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,970 miles
    Test number
    642672583641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    443781795073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,553 miles (+207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    127854341414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail125,346 miles (+5,508)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    472372952096
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass119,838 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    160733200693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    960597339689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,838 miles (+4,270)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    852480521658
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,568 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,568 miles
    Test number
    592953730272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCrack windscreen nearside

  13. Fail109,420 miles (+3,821)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    627407754413
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer C/V gaiters split around shaft
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen Nearside
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat recline mech faulty

  14. Pass105,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    478988110572
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar link top rubber poor condition

  15. Fail105,599 miles (+5,379)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    262034242300
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar link top rubber poor condition

  16. Pass100,220 miles (+9,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    858963514209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass90,678 miles (+3,818)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    375589623404
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass86,860 miles (+10,623)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,860 miles
    Test number
    389277812243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,237 miles (+240)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    208914431291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Fail75,997 miles (+11,592)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    396478621246
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFront seat back adjuster broken
    • NoteMovement in front top mounts
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm bushes age cracking
    • NoteO/s/r coil springs corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  21. Pass64,405 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    301322020243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,945 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    554460939234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,581 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    990216228276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,579 miles (+7,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    390795707209
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass40,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,374 miles
    Test number
    263727866175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,374 miles (+992)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,374 miles
    Test number
    423586066174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    664593426135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 EXM

Does S3 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 EXM expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 EXM?
The MOT on S3 EXM expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 EXM done?
S3 EXM was recorded at 144,727 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has S3 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EXM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 EXM 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 EXM find?
S3 EXM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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