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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 FYFMOT history

S3 FYF is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

S3 FYF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,202 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FYF was last recorded at 127,202 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,202 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,202 miles
  • 2025 – 119,765 miles
  • 2024 – 115,954 miles
  • 2023 – 110,642 miles
  • 2016 – 96,525 miles
  • 2014 – 84,945 miles
  • 2013 – 82,446 miles
  • 2012 – 73,757 miles
  • 2011 – 66,755 miles
  • 2010 – 59,887 miles
  • 2009 – 54,983 miles
  • 2008 – 47,651 miles
  • 2007 – 39,870 miles
  • 2006 – 33,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    400868029326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,202 miles (+7,437)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    724065036250
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    745377286948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,765 miles (+3,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    660379528321
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass115,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    903017032276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,954 miles (+5,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    992095676670
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. Pass110,642 miles (+14,117)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    236207464020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    912897569525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryX2 rear child seats fitted
  9. Fail96,525 miles (+11,580)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    369626775292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryX2 rear child seats fitted
  10. Pass84,945 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    727982834262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,446 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    118626943204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,757 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    305078932122
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail73,757 miles (+7,002)3 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    647478632153
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass66,755 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    958885961139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
  15. Fail66,755 miles (+6,868)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    489345561184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
  16. Pass59,887 miles (+4,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    681153650164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass54,983 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    271644759450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,651 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    271009318476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    154231567466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,870 miles (+6,321)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    471560967085
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming coroded and pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming low
  21. Pass33,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    562500366092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S3 FYF

Does S3 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FYF is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FYF?
The MOT on S3 FYF is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FYF done?
S3 FYF was recorded at 127,202 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,567 miles a year.
Has S3 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FYF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FYF 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 FYF find?
S3 FYF passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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