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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 HBFMOT history

S3 HBF is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S3 HBF grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,749 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HBF was last recorded at 109,749 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,198 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,749 miles
  • 2025 – 107,198 miles
  • 2024 – 105,410 miles
  • 2023 – 102,853 miles
  • 2022 – 100,528 miles
  • 2021 – 97,477 miles
  • 2017 – 96,889 miles
  • 2016 – 96,507 miles
  • 2015 – 95,412 miles
  • 2014 – 94,261 miles
  • 2013 – 89,047 miles
  • 2012 – 84,882 miles
  • 2011 – 76,627 miles
  • 2010 – 69,996 miles
  • 2009 – 64,264 miles
  • 2008 – 59,721 miles
  • 2007 – 54,612 miles
  • 2006 – 50,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,749 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,749 miles (+2,551)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,749 miles
    Test number
    553258014742
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass107,198 miles (+1,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,198 miles
    Test number
    276326101271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,410 miles (+2,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,410 miles
    Test number
    193827066114
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,853 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,853 miles
    Test number
    983855657059
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,528 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    236885808316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,477 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    777583240106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,889 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    806350140467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail96,883 miles (+376)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,883 miles
    Test number
    374949219136
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass96,507 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    637909835981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass95,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    228517227716
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms bushes split but no excessive movement recommend front lower arms and 4w/a (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox/transfer case oil leak present

  11. Fail95,412 miles (+1,151)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    400233683379
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure found replacement clip (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms bushes split but no excessive movement recommend front lower arms and 4w/a (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox/transfer case oil leak present

  12. Pass94,261 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,261 miles
    Test number
    958753344327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,047 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    989236843378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,882 miles (+8,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    357835332322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    107898441336
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail76,627 miles (+6,631)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    435798541347
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,996 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    444701640493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,264 miles (+4,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    463022239384
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge

  19. Pass59,721 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    413186438488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,612 miles (+4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    452804037360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass50,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    173572736317
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 HBF

Does S3 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HBF is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HBF?
The MOT on S3 HBF is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HBF done?
S3 HBF was recorded at 109,749 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has S3 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HBF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 HBF 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 HBF find?
S3 HBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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