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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S3 FGUMOT history

S3 FGU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

S3 FGU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
135,501 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FGU was last recorded at 135,501 miles on 23 May 2026, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,114 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
4,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,501 miles
  • 2025 – 131,114 miles
  • 2024 – 124,654 miles
  • 2023 – 119,266 miles
  • 2022 – 110,862 miles
  • 2021 – 110,680 miles
  • 2020 – 100,197 miles
  • 2019 – 90,934 miles
  • 2018 – 90,835 miles
  • 2017 – 89,460 miles
  • 2016 – 85,587 miles
  • 2015 – 82,658 miles
  • 2014 – 78,629 miles
  • 2013 – 74,235 miles
  • 2012 – 66,457 miles
  • 2011 – 62,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,501 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,501 miles (+4,387)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,501 miles
    Test number
    904932123535
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,114 miles (+6,460)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    986432555894
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass124,654 miles (+5,388)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,654 miles
    Test number
    578048504816
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,266 miles (+8,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    698630654621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door mirror cracked

  5. Pass110,862 miles (+182)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    605272446868
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    196664420277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,680 miles (+10,483)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    343125726892
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,197 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,197 miles
    Test number
    766819391622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,934 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,934 miles
    Test number
    858490871242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,835 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    965780696082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,460 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    347356595375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,140 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,140 miles
    Test number
    840573938577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,587 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,587 miles
    Test number
    974018381546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass82,658 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    847673115187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,594 miles (+3,965)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,594 miles
    Test number
    837377805112
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass78,629 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    947308004186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    408190173234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,224 miles (+7,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    385690073281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,457 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    237528772111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    329080861199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,546 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    837060861131
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S3 FGU

Does S3 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FGU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FGU?
The MOT on S3 FGU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FGU done?
S3 FGU was recorded at 135,501 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 4,879 miles a year.
Has S3 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FGU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 FGU 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 FGU find?
S3 FGU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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