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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 GXMMOT history

S3 GXM is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S3 GXM red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,767 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GXM was last recorded at 178,767 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,674 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
5,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,767 miles
  • 2024 – 174,674 miles
  • 2023 – 169,583 miles
  • 2022 – 166,005 miles
  • 2021 – 161,346 miles
  • 2020 – 157,305 miles
  • 2019 – 151,986 miles
  • 2018 – 140,309 miles
  • 2017 – 127,983 miles
  • 2016 – 121,241 miles
  • 2015 – 113,727 miles
  • 2014 – 106,651 miles
  • 2013 – 97,390 miles
  • 2012 – 91,918 miles
  • 2011 – 85,917 miles
  • 2010 – 80,994 miles
  • 2009 – 77,248 miles
  • 2008 – 73,248 miles
  • 2007 – 67,713 miles
  • 2006 – 63,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,767 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,767 miles (+4,093)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,767 miles
    Test number
    885394007396
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,674 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    163162565353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,674 miles (+5,091)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    630910751789
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,583 miles
    Test number
    365242148977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail169,583 miles (+18)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,583 miles
    Test number
    815357056866
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail169,565 miles (+3,560)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,565 miles
    Test number
    163225738304
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken and not attached to arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel by seat mount.rear covered by trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill covered by trims
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass166,005 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,005 miles
    Test number
    489087245382
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,005 miles (+4,659)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,005 miles
    Test number
    427371948616
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,346 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    354101968412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail161,346 miles (+4,041)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    113790500697
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass157,305 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,305 miles
    Test number
    562790672563
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail157,305 miles (+5,319)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,305 miles
    Test number
    975426933493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass151,986 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,986 miles
    Test number
    228272196038
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot clip missing but not leaking

  14. Fail151,986 miles (+11,677)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,986 miles
    Test number
    864581667177
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot clip missing but not leaking

  15. Pass140,309 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    804674155480
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Fail140,309 miles (+12,326)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    880654771446
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Pass127,983 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,983 miles
    Test number
    110031818344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    538116831354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,240 miles (+7,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    937298796981
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass113,727 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    525556146962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    289490224239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,651 miles (+9,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    585530424284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass97,390 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,390 miles
    Test number
    216552233205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,918 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    386969762288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,917 miles (+4,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    665971771221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail80,994 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    810406860227
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  27. Pass80,994 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    884256960246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass77,248 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    203152529399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,248 miles (+5,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    464030628490
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass67,713 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,713 miles
    Test number
    544049307385
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail67,712 miles (+4,160)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    110797907346
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass63,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    420165806310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GXM

Does S3 GXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GXM is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GXM?
The MOT on S3 GXM is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GXM done?
S3 GXM was recorded at 178,767 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,995 miles a year.
Has S3 GXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GXM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 GXM 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 GXM find?
S3 GXM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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