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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 KNPMOT history

S3 KNP is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S3 KNP silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,022 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KNP was last recorded at 65,022 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,018 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,022 miles
  • 2025 – 64,952 miles
  • 2024 – 64,936 miles
  • 2023 – 64,833 miles
  • 2022 – 64,402 miles
  • 2021 – 64,253 miles
  • 2020 – 63,675 miles
  • 2019 – 62,996 miles
  • 2018 – 61,904 miles
  • 2017 – 59,801 miles
  • 2016 – 58,332 miles
  • 2015 – 52,498 miles
  • 2014 – 46,742 miles
  • 2013 – 42,578 miles
  • 2012 – 39,678 miles
  • 2011 – 36,933 miles
  • 2010 – 34,002 miles
  • 2009 – 30,488 miles
  • 2008 – 28,157 miles
  • 2007 – 24,952 miles
  • 2006 – 22,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,022 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront both side brake discs back plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeavily corrosion on all front and rear suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • White furring on brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,022 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,022 miles
    Test number
    541790346803
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side brake discs back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavily corrosion on all front and rear suspension

  2. Fail65,018 miles (+66)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    645143480913
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side brake discs back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavily corrosion on all front and rear suspension

  3. Pass64,952 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,952 miles
    Test number
    432462106978
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all front and rear suspension

  4. Pass64,936 miles (+103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    563740515732
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion across rear axle and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front suspension components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight gas leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass64,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    111218619745
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension and steering arms corroded

  6. Fail64,830 miles (+428)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    636926998855
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension and steering arms corroded

  7. Pass64,402 miles (+149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    938112399003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front sub frame, shockers, coil springs and steering arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

  8. Pass64,253 miles (+578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    882352448808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

  9. Pass63,675 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,675 miles
    Test number
    163079827182
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  10. Pass62,996 miles (+1,092)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    154155002290
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,904 miles (+2,103)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    587392450760
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pin hole in cv boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on font coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake discs

  12. Pass59,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    245904985949
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWhite furring on brake pipes

  13. Fail59,801 miles (+1,469)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    371603284509
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWhite furring on brake pipes

  14. Pass58,332 miles (+5,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    706503440942
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass52,498 miles (+5,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    409130215199
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,742 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    107125284046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,578 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    638634083056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,678 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,678 miles
    Test number
    945796982001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,933 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    146089581477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,002 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    854538560084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,488 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    502891079001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,157 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,157 miles
    Test number
    893312078056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass24,952 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,952 miles
    Test number
    732363577076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,369 miles
    Test number
    524444176032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 KNP

Does S3 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KNP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 KNP?
The MOT on S3 KNP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 KNP done?
S3 KNP was recorded at 65,022 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,122 miles a year.
Has S3 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KNP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 KNP 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 KNP find?
S3 KNP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount, and 4 more.

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