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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 KJAMOT history

S3 KJA is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

S3 KJA silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,921 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KJA was last recorded at 164,921 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,367 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
6,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,921 miles
  • 2023 – 163,044 miles
  • 2022 – 157,728 miles
  • 2021 – 155,361 miles
  • 2020 – 151,159 miles
  • 2019 – 144,060 miles
  • 2018 – 137,123 miles
  • 2017 – 130,101 miles
  • 2016 – 123,493 miles
  • 2014 – 116,569 miles
  • 2013 – 103,693 miles
  • 2012 – 91,487 miles
  • 2011 – 82,360 miles
  • 2010 – 75,492 miles
  • 2009 – 66,881 miles
  • 2008 – 60,499 miles
  • 2007 – 43,719 miles
  • 2006 – 34,818 miles
  • 2005 – 29,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,921 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,921 miles (+554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,921 miles
    Test number
    974689470352
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,367 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    298911058964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass163,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,044 miles
    Test number
    489660196610
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside door bottom moulding insecure

  4. Fail163,044 miles (+5,316)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,044 miles
    Test number
    945438014682
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside door bottom moulding insecure

  5. Pass157,728 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,728 miles
    Test number
    607807766300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,361 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,361 miles
    Test number
    144538004980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,159 miles
    Test number
    960454161260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,159 miles (+7,099)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,159 miles
    Test number
    810429194538
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,060 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    543134656641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,045 miles (+6,922)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,045 miles
    Test number
    300576896572
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass137,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,123 miles
    Test number
    336182390991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail137,123 miles (+7,022)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,123 miles
    Test number
    192761332615
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass130,101 miles (+6,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    719370254945
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded at union

  14. Pass123,493 miles (+6,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    751563474244
    • AdvisoryBody damage

  15. Pass116,569 miles (+12,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,569 miles
    Test number
    349552754345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,693 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    177489933373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,487 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    299859242354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,360 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    185286351308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,492 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    544009320353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,881 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    194469839340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,499 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    441759738437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,497 miles (+16,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    210467938343
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass43,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,719 miles
    Test number
    933431937361
    • 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)

  24. Fail43,719 miles (+8,901)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,719 miles
    Test number
    451851637363
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,818 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    643506146346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,524 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    460244806367
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass29,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    164271515370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 KJA

Does S3 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KJA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 KJA?
The MOT on S3 KJA is valid until 8 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 KJA done?
S3 KJA was recorded at 164,921 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,708 miles a year.
Has S3 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KJA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 KJA 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 KJA find?
S3 KJA passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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