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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 GYFMOT history

S3 GYF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

S3 GYF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
202,061 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GYF was last recorded at 202,061 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,056 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,005 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,061 miles
  • 2023 – 197,056 miles
  • 2022 – 189,499 miles
  • 2021 – 186,766 miles
  • 2020 – 183,413 miles
  • 2019 – 170,898 miles
  • 2018 – 162,354 miles
  • 2017 – 153,889 miles
  • 2016 – 142,756 miles
  • 2015 – 132,839 miles
  • 2014 – 123,471 miles
  • 2013 – 115,168 miles
  • 2012 – 106,157 miles
  • 2010 – 93,485 miles
  • 2009 – 72,414 miles
  • 2008 – 52,544 miles
  • 2007 – 36,538 miles
  • 2006 – 31,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,061 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,061 miles
    Test number
    311431781263
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail202,061 miles (+5,005)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,061 miles
    Test number
    498524110468
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass197,056 miles (+7,557)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,056 miles
    Test number
    494363552175
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,499 miles (+2,733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    189,499 miles
    Test number
    392267093951
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass186,766 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,766 miles
    Test number
    197137417514
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail186,764 miles (+3,351)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,764 miles
    Test number
    107548317897
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,413 miles (+12,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,413 miles
    Test number
    620606072579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,898 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,898 miles
    Test number
    886983947837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,354 miles (+8,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    423111563480
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass153,889 miles (+11,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,889 miles
    Test number
    622954463490
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly.

  11. Pass142,756 miles (+9,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    327925914992
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3/4 worn.

  12. Pass132,839 miles (+9,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,839 miles
    Test number
    969753415058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass123,471 miles (+8,303)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    899344714021
    • NoteAll brake discs lipped.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit.

  14. Pass115,168 miles (+9,011)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,168 miles
    Test number
    218566413040
    • NoteAll brake discs lipped.
    • NoteHandbrake linkage on offside rear caliper not returning fully.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.
    • NoteSlight play in front wishbones front bushes.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  15. Pass106,157 miles (+12,672)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    659744122077
    • NoteAll brake discs lipped.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper likage not fully returning.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  16. Pass93,485 miles (+10,276)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    740880940381
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.
    • NoteSlight wear in rear anti-roll bar links.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  17. Pass83,209 miles (+10,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    431774900034
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn.

  18. Pass72,414 miles (+19,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    794426009012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,544 miles (+16,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    401393908056
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,538 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    421562107046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    343444676025
    • NoteSmall seapage of grease around front cv gaitors

Questions about S3 GYF

Does S3 GYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 GYF expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 GYF?
The MOT on S3 GYF expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 GYF done?
S3 GYF was recorded at 202,061 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has S3 GYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GYF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 GYF 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 GYF find?
S3 GYF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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