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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S3 JHVMOT history

S3 JHV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

S3 JHV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,828 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JHV was last recorded at 124,828 miles on 18 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2026: 124,828 miles, lower than 144,026 miles on 26 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,026 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,828 miles
  • 2024 – 144,026 miles
  • 2023 – 115,375 miles
  • 2022 – 105,205 miles
  • 2021 – 95,284 miles
  • 2019 – 84,700 miles
  • 2018 – 77,079 miles
  • 2017 – 70,885 miles
  • 2016 – 64,646 miles
  • 2015 – 62,246 miles
  • 2014 – 58,538 miles
  • 2013 – 49,792 miles
  • 2012 – 43,040 miles
  • 2010 – 30,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,828 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,828 miles (-19,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    165834502893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass144,026 miles (+22,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,026 miles
    Test number
    280174252814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,658 miles (+6,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,658 miles
    Test number
    390939803138
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,375 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,375 miles
    Test number
    423869328711
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail115,363 miles (+10,158)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    989089191862
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount failed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner unable to see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryRear Inner unable to see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryTicking sound from engine

  6. Pass105,205 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    360380147389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,988 miles (+9,704)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    358104142107
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,284 miles (+10,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    703394950789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    932121915142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,700 miles (+7,621)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    736591836086
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,079 miles (+6,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    142139520632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully to stop
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi hoses slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  12. Pass70,885 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    681074048802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,874 miles (+6,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    868398642697
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass64,646 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    434542685568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    558669958544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,246 miles (+3,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    927921404866
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  17. Pass58,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    729995244384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,538 miles (+2,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    957865544393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass55,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    695083504042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,827 miles (+6,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    706492304065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass49,792 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    289141823015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,040 miles (+12,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    118579902464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,307 miles
    Test number
    794980290147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,307 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,307 miles
    Test number
    280319180167
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail30,293 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    554010010181
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 JHV

Does S3 JHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JHV is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JHV?
The MOT on S3 JHV is valid until 17 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 JHV done?
S3 JHV was recorded at 124,828 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has S3 JHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JHV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 JHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 JHV find?
S3 JHV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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