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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 JUAMOT history

S3 JUA is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S3 JUA grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,341 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JUA
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
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 JUA was last recorded at 131,341 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,168 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,173 miles
Average per year
5,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,341 miles
  • 2025 – 128,168 miles
  • 2024 – 127,289 miles
  • 2023 – 126,072 miles
  • 2021 – 123,390 miles
  • 2020 – 108,543 miles
  • 2019 – 99,742 miles
  • 2018 – 92,320 miles
  • 2017 – 84,829 miles
  • 2016 – 79,315 miles
  • 2015 – 72,461 miles
  • 2013 – 68,166 miles
  • 2012 – 62,396 miles
  • 2011 – 57,822 miles
  • 2010 – 55,317 miles
  • 2007 – 39,851 miles
  • 2006 – 30,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,341 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,341 miles (+3,173)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,341 miles
    Test number
    130754470780
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass128,168 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    159696011965
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,163 miles (+874)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,163 miles
    Test number
    690642893908
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,289 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    184798460038
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,289 miles (+1,217)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    775912590326
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,072 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    438838198402
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,072 miles (+2,682)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    749091226082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    911137128445
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  9. Fail123,390 miles (+5,968)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    860678855762
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  10. Pass117,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    834245400879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail117,422 miles (+8,879)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    210661527877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,543 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,543 miles
    Test number
    356258719648
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail108,542 miles (+8,800)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    789034389760
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,742 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    538621164897
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail99,742 miles (+7,422)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    612165002375
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass92,320 miles (+7,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    121914732325
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass84,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    901240015730
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail84,829 miles (+5,514)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    884964801628
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass79,315 miles (+6,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    778590002006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,461 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    348153615022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,166 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    365275213318
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    606867512300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,395 miles (+1,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    625097712360
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass60,484 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    317984822022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,822 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    168258121075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,317 miles (+15,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    243954730038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,851 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    240282437398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    730957026319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 JUA

Does S3 JUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 JUA expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 JUA?
The MOT on S3 JUA expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 JUA done?
S3 JUA was recorded at 131,341 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
Has S3 JUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JUA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 JUA 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 JUA find?
S3 JUA failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 10 more.

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