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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 HYTMOT history

S3 HYT is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S3 HYT yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,563 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HYT was last recorded at 146,563 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,403 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,563 miles
  • 2025 – 146,403 miles
  • 2024 – 142,898 miles
  • 2023 – 128,159 miles
  • 2021 – 120,153 miles
  • 2020 – 119,652 miles
  • 2019 – 118,911 miles
  • 2018 – 117,936 miles
  • 2016 – 117,565 miles
  • 2015 – 114,033 miles
  • 2014 – 111,730 miles
  • 2013 – 108,760 miles
  • 2012 – 104,051 miles
  • 2011 – 99,111 miles
  • 2010 – 93,638 miles
  • 2009 – 83,750 miles
  • 2007 – 64,549 miles
  • 2006 – 49,141 miles
  • 2005 – 40,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,563 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,563 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    977773349660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,403 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,403 miles
    Test number
    723935978577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,898 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    619356798774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail142,898 miles (+14,739)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    337200226881
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,159 miles (+8,006)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    875331798975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass120,153 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,153 miles
    Test number
    316459431729
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass119,656 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    913023395432
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,652 miles (+741)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    595167001172
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,911 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    745267242984
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail118,909 miles (+973)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    912006165752
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass117,936 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,936 miles
    Test number
    573099113374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,928 miles (+363)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    663047945310
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass117,565 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    553468277595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail117,563 miles (+3,530)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    385964589081
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass114,033 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    817625925113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass111,730 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    857712414243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail111,725 miles (+2,965)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    976237504216
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass108,760 miles (+4,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    509914293176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML light on

  19. Pass104,051 miles (+17)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    537651862144
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NotePlay offside inner rack joint

  20. Fail104,034 miles (+4,923)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    326430862132
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NotePlay offside inner rack joint

  21. Pass99,111 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    366567681141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail99,104 miles (+5,466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    545682281122
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass93,638 miles (+9,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    572131330131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,750 miles (+19,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    150653889441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,549 miles (+15,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    404088237444
    • 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)

  26. Pass49,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    512438436309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,141 miles (+9,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    814028236307
    • 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)

  28. Pass40,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    473729235444
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S3 HYT

Does S3 HYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HYT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HYT?
The MOT on S3 HYT is valid until 31 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 HYT done?
S3 HYT was recorded at 146,563 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has S3 HYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HYT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 HYT 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 HYT find?
S3 HYT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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