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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S3 FXEMOT history

S3 FXE is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

S3 FXE silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,059 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FXE was last recorded at 145,059 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,054 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,059 miles
  • 2025 – 138,408 miles
  • 2024 – 126,963 miles
  • 2023 – 118,791 miles
  • 2022 – 109,939 miles
  • 2021 – 100,164 miles
  • 2020 – 92,644 miles
  • 2019 – 85,436 miles
  • 2018 – 77,671 miles
  • 2017 – 69,322 miles
  • 2016 – 60,250 miles
  • 2015 – 51,717 miles
  • 2014 – 42,050 miles
  • 2013 – 34,958 miles
  • 2012 – 26,743 miles
  • 2011 – 12,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,059 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,059 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,059 miles
    Test number
    124486820551
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,054 miles (+6,646)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,054 miles
    Test number
    392740419607
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,408 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,408 miles
    Test number
    134289285541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,401 miles (+11,438)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,401 miles
    Test number
    948837109869
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,963 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    579236863474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,791 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    530806761008
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe has surface corrosion

  7. Fail118,791 miles (+16)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    732625439511
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe has surface corrosion

  8. Fail118,775 miles (+8,836)5 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,775 miles
    Test number
    719728649991
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 various points along system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted unable to fully assess vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system fouling propshaft

  9. Pass109,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    200721222909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,939 miles (+9,775)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    595815221912
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass100,164 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,164 miles
    Test number
    646890181122
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER CORNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER CORNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,164 miles (+7,520)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,164 miles
    Test number
    617806923107
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER CORNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER CORNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,644 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    248224504852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,436 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    944834306575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,671 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    252391282460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    473850801855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,322 miles (+9,072)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    781109817042
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass60,250 miles (+8,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    418918185016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass51,717 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    655661395116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,573 miles (+9,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    709657385109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass42,050 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    345353484168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,958 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,958 miles
    Test number
    357431773156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,743 miles (+13,888)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    278885782142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,855 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,855 miles
    Test number
    908536461257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,811 miles
    Test number
    746000881011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FXE

Does S3 FXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FXE is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FXE?
The MOT on S3 FXE is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FXE done?
S3 FXE was recorded at 145,059 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,720 miles a year.
Has S3 FXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FXE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FXE 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 FXE find?
S3 FXE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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