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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 GXTMOT history

S3 GXT is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S3 GXT blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,727 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GXT was last recorded at 147,727 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,435 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,727 miles
  • 2024 – 146,435 miles
  • 2023 – 146,152 miles
  • 2022 – 144,790 miles
  • 2021 – 142,555 miles
  • 2020 – 141,543 miles
  • 2019 – 138,359 miles
  • 2018 – 135,928 miles
  • 2017 – 132,659 miles
  • 2016 – 128,676 miles
  • 2015 – 126,444 miles
  • 2014 – 123,066 miles
  • 2013 – 120,104 miles
  • 2012 – 114,055 miles
  • 2011 – 108,878 miles
  • 2010 – 103,564 miles
  • 2009 – 98,113 miles
  • 2008 – 91,313 miles
  • 2007 – 71,232 miles
  • 2006 – 49,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,727 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms and hubs starting to rust
  • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damp
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame starting to rust

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.

  • Power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside rear suspension coil spring, rear suspension lower arms and rear subframe starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,727 miles (+1,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,727 miles
    Test number
    558183458146
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms and hubs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame starting to rust

  2. Pass146,435 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,435 miles
    Test number
    682911779451
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/ hose slightly damp

  3. Pass146,152 miles (+1,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,152 miles
    Test number
    143603766059
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear springs starting to rust

  4. Pass144,790 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    873526000425
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/ hose slightly damp

  5. Pass142,555 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,555 miles
    Test number
    645366245465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,543 miles (+3,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,543 miles
    Test number
    331411398838
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring, rear subframe and rear suspension lower arms starting to rust
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
    • AdvisoryRear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

  7. Pass138,359 miles (+2,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,359 miles
    Test number
    215290472341
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring, rear suspension lower arms and rear subframe starting to rust
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
    • AdvisoryRear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

  8. Pass135,928 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,928 miles
    Test number
    502259926868
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring, rear suspension lower arms and rear subframe starting to rust
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/ hose slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  9. Pass132,659 miles (+3,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    524135479972
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  10. Pass128,676 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,676 miles
    Test number
    941387026279
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

  11. Pass126,444 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    971875638042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,066 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,066 miles
    Test number
    837876774203
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail123,066 miles (+2,962)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,066 miles
    Test number
    939686274293
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass120,104 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,104 miles
    Test number
    657362883260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    415078192250
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail114,055 miles (+5,177)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    177657292264
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass108,878 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    635060491204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,564 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    342702890436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,113 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    654387109339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass91,313 miles (+20,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    702994608322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,232 miles (+21,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,232 miles
    Test number
    362268897470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    184340606323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GXT

Does S3 GXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GXT is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 GXT?
The MOT on S3 GXT is valid until 7 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 GXT done?
S3 GXT was recorded at 147,727 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has S3 GXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GXT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on S3 GXT 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 GXT find?
S3 GXT passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: both front suspension arms and hubs starting to rust; both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust; nearside and offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish, and 2 more.

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