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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 JNXMOT history

S3 JNX is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S3 JNX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,598 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JNX was last recorded at 149,598 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,832 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,598 miles
  • 2024 – 148,832 miles
  • 2023 – 146,979 miles
  • 2022 – 146,435 miles
  • 2020 – 146,408 miles
  • 2019 – 135,852 miles
  • 2018 – 132,071 miles
  • 2017 – 124,844 miles
  • 2016 – 122,347 miles
  • 2015 – 117,556 miles
  • 2014 – 113,323 miles
  • 2013 – 108,731 miles
  • 2012 – 104,010 miles
  • 2011 – 98,056 miles
  • 2010 – 94,740 miles
  • 2009 – 87,100 miles
  • 2008 – 79,597 miles
  • 2007 – 75,092 miles
  • 2006 – 58,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe to clamp-minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next suspenion pin push (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,598 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,598 miles
    Test number
    486473617174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe to clamp-minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next suspenion pin push (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass148,832 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    356504380275
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,195 miles
    Test number
    531445404941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,195 miles (+1,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,195 miles
    Test number
    176616291292
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,979 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,979 miles
    Test number
    279530269951
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides0-inner under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from two clips (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass146,435 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,435 miles
    Test number
    983716021232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,408 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    995569655757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,233 miles (+10,381)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,233 miles
    Test number
    357958127634
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,852 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,852 miles
    Test number
    816526033147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,071 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    990190683874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,036 miles (+7,192)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,036 miles
    Test number
    513838640196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass124,844 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    226516738932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,347 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    783660915205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,556 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    417478165047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,323 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    485475664076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,731 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    528887763019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,714 miles (+4,704)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    406846163064
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass104,010 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    968060172065
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn slightly uneven
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  19. Fail104,010 miles (+5,954)1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    999030472067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn slightly uneven
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  20. Pass98,056 miles (+3,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    515947821066
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  21. Pass94,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    271956810423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,740 miles (+7,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    294326110189
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass87,100 miles (+7,503)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    993238419114
    • DangerousNearside front c v gaitor has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass79,597 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    813098878138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    392412547492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,092 miles (+16,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    114634737224
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    321508506455
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S3 JNX

Does S3 JNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JNX is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 JNX?
The MOT on S3 JNX is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 JNX done?
S3 JNX was recorded at 149,598 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has S3 JNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JNX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 JNX 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 JNX find?
S3 JNX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe to clamp-minor leak; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next suspenion pin push.

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