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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 GTUMOT history

S3 GTU is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S3 GTU yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,291 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GTU was last recorded at 115,291 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,280 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,291 miles
  • 2025 – 113,799 miles
  • 2024 – 111,994 miles
  • 2023 – 107,967 miles
  • 2020 – 106,879 miles
  • 2019 – 104,100 miles
  • 2018 – 98,544 miles
  • 2017 – 87,372 miles
  • 2016 – 76,145 miles
  • 2015 – 65,931 miles
  • 2014 – 58,142 miles
  • 2013 – 47,527 miles
  • 2012 – 42,827 miles
  • 2011 – 38,205 miles
  • 2010 – 34,437 miles
  • 2009 – 30,276 miles
  • 2008 – 25,609 miles
  • 2007 – 22,776 miles
  • 2006 – 18,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,291 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    674931695600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail115,280 miles (+1,481)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    888939272178
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass113,799 miles (+1,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    556251922674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear suspension bushes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass111,994 miles (+4,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,994 miles
    Test number
    562092420248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,967 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,967 miles
    Test number
    792425356854
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims
    • AdvisoryRear indicators fading

  6. Pass106,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    356872893548
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of main brake pipes to flexi hoses
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear low

  7. Fail106,879 miles (+2,779)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    614102940625
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of main brake pipes to flexi hoses
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear low

  8. Pass104,100 miles (+5,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,100 miles
    Test number
    337557760270
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear low BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding

  9. Pass98,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    606700529904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beams

  10. Fail98,540 miles (+11,168)7 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    660555055096
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beams

  11. Pass87,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    882105749464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s & o/s steering rack ends BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s/f & o/s/f inner anti roll bushes BORDERLINE

  12. Fail87,370 miles (+11,225)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    188839013980
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s & o/s steering rack ends BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s/f & o/s/f inner anti roll bushes BORDERLINE

  13. Pass76,145 miles (+10,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    950157457700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack n/s borderline

  14. Pass65,931 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    848418425062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,142 miles (+10,615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    268582714243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres low tread

  16. Pass47,527 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,527 miles
    Test number
    365945503484
    • NoteHeadlight washing system working but leveling device not fitted as lights come on with correct pattern and correct height

  17. Fail47,516 miles (+4,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    438214303220
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass42,827 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    805680072136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    379011211414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,205 miles (+3,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    969082701284
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    654081600260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,437 miles (+4,161)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    171220700215
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass30,276 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,276 miles
    Test number
    162646499195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,609 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    520450208213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,776 miles (+4,601)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    322780307440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on †engine management light on

  26. Pass18,175 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    784115106270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about S3 GTU

Does S3 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GTU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GTU?
The MOT on S3 GTU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GTU done?
S3 GTU was recorded at 115,291 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has S3 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GTU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 GTU 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 GTU find?
S3 GTU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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