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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

S3 HFMMOT history

S3 HFM is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

S3 HFM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,478 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HFM was last recorded at 87,478 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,092 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,478 miles
  • 2024 – 85,092 miles
  • 2023 – 81,630 miles
  • 2022 – 77,704 miles
  • 2021 – 75,253 miles
  • 2020 – 70,427 miles
  • 2019 – 66,845 miles
  • 2018 – 64,187 miles
  • 2017 – 60,851 miles
  • 2016 – 55,584 miles
  • 2015 – 50,927 miles
  • 2014 – 46,836 miles
  • 2013 – 37,028 miles
  • 2012 – 30,884 miles
  • 2011 – 27,278 miles
  • 2010 – 23,778 miles
  • 2009 – 20,581 miles
  • 2008 – 17,875 miles
  • 2007 – 13,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,478 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion due to age

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,478 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    357601476869
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion due to age

  2. Pass85,092 miles (+3,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    936459637400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    266973361782
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail81,628 miles (+3,924)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    532144980084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,704 miles (+2,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    898610047368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass75,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    181289418073
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail75,245 miles (+4,818)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    691369396556
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass70,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    603766535658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  9. Fail70,427 miles (+3,582)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    730270186402
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  10. Pass66,845 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    818616551427
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass66,763 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    606114238654
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass64,187 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    675483286179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail64,142 miles (+3,291)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    760387943700
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass60,851 miles (+5,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    794786966958
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  15. Pass55,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    114728354975
    • AdvisoryEngine cover hinders view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail55,584 miles (+4,657)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    873084869555
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover hinders view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail50,927 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    386534715404
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  18. Pass50,927 miles (+4,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    517694615257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  19. Pass46,836 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    147734844275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail46,836 miles (+9,808)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    417774944292
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail37,028 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    139638243210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass37,028 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    397118343274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,884 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    609081622239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,278 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,278 miles
    Test number
    396272021215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,778 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,778 miles
    Test number
    393732050200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,581 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    540363729207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,875 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,875 miles
    Test number
    563765058234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    434426547267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,129 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    872236847207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S3 HFM

Does S3 HFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 HFM expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 HFM?
The MOT on S3 HFM expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 HFM done?
S3 HFM was recorded at 87,478 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has S3 HFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HFM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 HFM 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 HFM find?
S3 HFM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: covers and shields fitted; oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion due to age.

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