Audi A3
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
S3 FVCMOT history
S3 FVC is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 160,052 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 FVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 FVC was last recorded at 160,052 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2015: 81,927 miles, lower than 120,027 miles on 5 Dec 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,547 miles · 6 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,505 miles
- Average per year
- 6,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,052 miles
- 2024 – 155,547 miles
- 2022 – 154,403 miles
- 2021 – 152,406 miles
- 2020 – 143,348 miles
- 2019 – 132,473 miles
- 2018 – 119,047 miles
- 2017 – 106,445 miles
- 2016 – 93,913 miles
- 2015 – 81,927 miles
- 2014 – 120,027 miles
- 2013 – 118,538 miles
- 2012 – 108,454 miles
- 2011 – 100,002 miles
- 2010 – 90,603 miles
- 2009 – 80,817 miles
- 2008 – 69,705 miles
- 2007 – 57,332 miles
- 2006 – 47,304 miles
- 2005 – 35,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,052 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,052 miles (+4,505)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 160,052 miles
- Test number
- 639844839372
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass155,547 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 155,547 miles
- Test number
- 832442589645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,403 miles (+1,997)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 154,403 miles
- Test number
- 344330168088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,406 miles (+9,058)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 152,406 miles
- Test number
- 384459491975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,348 miles (+10,875)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 143,348 miles
- Test number
- 255485208256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,473 miles (+13,426)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 132,473 miles
- Test number
- 814612443997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,047 miles (+12,602)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,047 miles
- Test number
- 378560859586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,445 miles (+12,532)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 106,445 miles
- Test number
- 853678215962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,913 miles (+11,986)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 93,913 miles
- Test number
- 404539127601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,927 miles (-38,100)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 81,927 miles
- Test number
- 980252836090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,027 miles (+1,489)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 120,027 miles
- Test number
- 849949834343
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,538 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,538 miles
- Test number
- 477785183273
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass118,538 miles (+10,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 118,538 miles
- Test number
- 716925783286
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass108,454 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 108,454 miles
- Test number
- 697139672242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
Fail108,454 miles (+8,452)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,454 miles
- Test number
- 797929572261
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
Pass100,002 miles (+9,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 100,002 miles
- Test number
- 848018581243
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,603 miles (+9,786)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 90,603 miles
- Test number
- 484444070221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,817 miles (+11,112)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,817 miles
- Test number
- 394652389283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,705 miles (+12,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 69,705 miles
- Test number
- 984724188274
- 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)
Pass57,332 miles (+10,028)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,332 miles
- Test number
- 623645587213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,304 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 47,304 miles
- Test number
- 902216086228
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail47,304 miles (+11,863)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,304 miles
- Test number
- 764546986256
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass35,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 35,441 miles
- Test number
- 470804275290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 FVC
- Does S3 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FVC is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 FVC?
- The MOT on S3 FVC is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 FVC done?
- S3 FVC was recorded at 160,052 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
- Has S3 FVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 FVC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on S3 FVC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S3 FVC find?
- S3 FVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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