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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S3 GBXMOT history

S3 GBX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S3 GBX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,232 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GBX
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GBX was last recorded at 136,232 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 6,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,249 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,983 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,232 miles
  • 2024 – 129,249 miles
  • 2023 – 121,019 miles
  • 2022 – 113,029 miles
  • 2021 – 112,737 miles
  • 2020 – 112,272 miles
  • 2019 – 110,862 miles
  • 2018 – 98,181 miles
  • 2017 – 89,500 miles
  • 2016 – 79,714 miles
  • 2015 – 68,322 miles
  • 2014 – 61,603 miles
  • 2013 – 48,403 miles
  • 2012 – 38,681 miles
  • 2011 – 30,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,232 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,232 miles
    Test number
    275739754559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,232 miles (+6,983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,232 miles
    Test number
    130960877364
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,249 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    505956352598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,247 miles (+24)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,247 miles
    Test number
    757456663560
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail129,223 miles (+8,204)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,223 miles
    Test number
    300087003999
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high surging (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,019 miles (+730)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    373843373610
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,289 miles (+7,260)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    323362766286
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass113,029 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    889210478780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,737 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,737 miles
    Test number
    391917615996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    519034153627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,270 miles (+1,408)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,270 miles
    Test number
    553892520760
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass110,862 miles (+12,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    676799667623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,181 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    760172939617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    340091816974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,500 miles (+9,786)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    619459300522
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass79,714 miles (+11,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    921354762812
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass68,322 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    959112905272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,603 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    848518084194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,631 miles (+10,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    296703054011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,403 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    547707953072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,681 miles (+8,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    596118532002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,340 miles
    Test number
    566769241015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GBX

Does S3 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GBX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 GBX?
The MOT on S3 GBX is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GBX done?
S3 GBX was recorded at 136,232 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has S3 GBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GBX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 GBX 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 GBX find?
S3 GBX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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