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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 FEAMOT history

S3 FEA is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 12 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

S3 FEA blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
176,128 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FEA was last recorded at 176,128 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 5,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,427 miles · 24 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
5,701 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,128 miles
  • 2020 – 170,427 miles
  • 2019 – 160,558 miles
  • 2018 – 153,137 miles
  • 2017 – 144,182 miles
  • 2016 – 137,104 miles
  • 2015 – 129,428 miles
  • 2014 – 117,782 miles
  • 2013 – 111,758 miles
  • 2012 – 101,895 miles
  • 2011 – 93,386 miles
  • 2010 – 84,957 miles
  • 2009 – 74,715 miles
  • 2008 – 66,546 miles
  • 2006 – 61,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,128 miles (+5,701)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,128 miles
    Test number
    286298526745
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,427 miles (+9,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,427 miles
    Test number
    696681203582
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,558 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,558 miles
    Test number
    665429893150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,137 miles (+8,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,137 miles
    Test number
    372951743865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,182 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,182 miles
    Test number
    740508870733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,104 miles (+7,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,104 miles
    Test number
    259037351526
    • AdvisoryCooling fan not working

  7. Pass129,428 miles (+11,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,428 miles
    Test number
    118317175455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,782 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    697109374053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail117,573 miles (+5,815)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,573 miles
    Test number
    669382774042
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  10. Pass111,758 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    536769353034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal heavey and noise
    • NoteNear side front headlight beam patern poor
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

  11. Fail111,758 miles (+9,863)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    116568753431
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal heavey and noise
    • NoteNear side front headlight beam patern poor
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

  12. Pass101,895 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,895 miles
    Test number
    327486972053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front corner of subframe damaged

  13. Fail101,895 miles (+8,509)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,895 miles
    Test number
    355725572009
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front corner of subframe damaged

  14. Pass93,386 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    107963181000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,376 miles (+8,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    545842181075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass84,957 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    853163580043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,715 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    560407709145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,599 miles (+8,053)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    241573499013
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail66,546 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    830713228150
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass66,546 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    953673128192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,749 miles
    Test number
    751311196233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 FEA

Does S3 FEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 FEA expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 FEA?
The MOT on S3 FEA expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 FEA done?
S3 FEA was recorded at 176,128 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has S3 FEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on S3 FEA 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 FEA find?
S3 FEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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