Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
S3 FJOMOT history
S3 FJO is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 160,937 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,166 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 FJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 FJO was last recorded at 160,937 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 160,892 miles · 18 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 5,166 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,937 miles
- 2023 – 160,892 miles
- 2022 – 160,105 miles
- 2021 – 158,896 miles
- 2019 – 158,879 miles
- 2018 – 153,685 miles
- 2017 – 149,701 miles
- 2016 – 146,912 miles
- 2015 – 141,690 miles
- 2014 – 136,315 miles
- 2013 – 129,496 miles
- 2012 – 118,897 miles
- 2011 – 113,084 miles
- 2010 – 104,807 miles
- 2009 – 95,835 miles
- 2008 – 86,178 miles
- 2007 – 78,481 miles
- 2006 – 67,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,937 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,937 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 160,937 miles
- Test number
- 498273008317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass160,892 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 160,892 miles
- Test number
- 901453411035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,105 miles (+1,209)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 160,105 miles
- Test number
- 417310517438
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,896 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 158,896 miles
- Test number
- 356076886339
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear screen wash inoperative
Fail158,896 miles (+17)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,896 miles
- Test number
- 972648894274
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear screen wash inoperative
Pass158,879 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,879 miles
- Test number
- 194731786136
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail158,878 miles (+5,193)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,878 miles
- Test number
- 243103164277
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass153,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 153,685 miles
- Test number
- 328612913348
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 149882296768
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 149,701 miles
- Test number
- 917583259625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,701 miles (+2,789)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,701 miles
- Test number
- 186837255379
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass146,912 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 146,912 miles
- Test number
- 877227006700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 141,690 miles
- Test number
- 127577465127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,690 miles (+5,375)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,690 miles
- Test number
- 719456855190
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass136,315 miles (+6,819)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 136,315 miles
- Test number
- 257059824417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,496 miles (+10,599)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 129,496 miles
- Test number
- 469715033169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,897 miles (+5,813)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 118,897 miles
- Test number
- 786006582145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,084 miles (+78)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 113,084 miles
- Test number
- 366343491191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on edges. 225/45/ZR17
- NoteRear discs slightly worn
Fail113,006 miles (+8,199)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,006 miles
- Test number
- 678268581111
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on edges. 225/45/ZR17
- NoteRear discs slightly worn
Pass104,807 miles (+8,972)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,807 miles
- Test number
- 434507390108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass95,835 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,835 miles
- Test number
- 603293189180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,830 miles (+9,652)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,830 miles
- Test number
- 231042789178
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear shockabsorber body corrodid
Pass86,178 miles (+7,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,178 miles
- Test number
- 120087888138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 78,481 miles
- Test number
- 390749547167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,481 miles (+10,998)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,481 miles
- Test number
- 151815447172
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Pass67,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 67,483 miles
- Test number
- 551463126122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 FJO
- Does S3 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 FJO expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 FJO?
- The MOT on S3 FJO expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 FJO done?
- S3 FJO was recorded at 160,937 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
- Has S3 FJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 FJO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on S3 FJO 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 FJO find?
- S3 FJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear nail in tyre.
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