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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 FBLMOT history

S3 FBL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S3 FBL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,255 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FBL was last recorded at 95,255 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2010: 54,600 miles, lower than 54,992 miles on 29 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,503 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,255 miles
  • 2025 – 94,503 miles
  • 2024 – 94,100 miles
  • 2023 – 91,305 miles
  • 2022 – 90,850 miles
  • 2021 – 89,939 miles
  • 2020 – 89,166 miles
  • 2019 – 88,325 miles
  • 2018 – 84,379 miles
  • 2017 – 80,323 miles
  • 2015 – 77,157 miles
  • 2014 – 73,706 miles
  • 2013 – 67,404 miles
  • 2012 – 62,073 miles
  • 2011 – 58,874 miles
  • 2010 – 54,600 miles
  • 2009 – 52,239 miles
  • 2008 – 48,458 miles
  • 2007 – 45,209 miles
  • 2006 – 33,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,255 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    428863831630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,255 miles (+752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    996406410746
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass94,503 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    934444467049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,100 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    783406216748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,305 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    649656968274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,850 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    558870393424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    642827813276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,938 miles (+772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    548005370006
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass89,166 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,166 miles
    Test number
    757776192052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,325 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    297730313007
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody

  11. Pass84,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    340351611770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corrosion

  12. Fail84,379 miles (+4,056)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    551228697504
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corrosion

  13. Pass80,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    487796887976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,323 miles (+3,166)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    748599641355
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass77,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    630393302012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail77,157 miles (+3,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    782688818482
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,706 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    825376744301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,702 miles (+6,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    438904944315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass67,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    557686443374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail67,404 miles (+5,331)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    458824343430
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass62,073 miles (+3,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    446599732447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,874 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    415510041324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,600 miles (-392)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    942264630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,992 miles (+2,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    564263930347
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,239 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    841362049315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,458 miles (+3,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    351077718351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,209 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    732905107332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,399 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    370999937136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass42,399 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    584849437156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    304025076058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FBL

Does S3 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FBL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FBL?
The MOT on S3 FBL is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FBL done?
S3 FBL was recorded at 95,255 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has S3 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FBL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 FBL find?
S3 FBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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