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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 KWEMOT history

S3 KWE is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S3 KWE yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,658 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KWE was last recorded at 120,658 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,635 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,023 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,658 miles
  • 2025 – 115,635 miles
  • 2024 – 113,897 miles
  • 2023 – 111,559 miles
  • 2022 – 109,168 miles
  • 2021 – 105,442 miles
  • 2020 – 102,223 miles
  • 2019 – 98,852 miles
  • 2018 – 94,667 miles
  • 2017 – 92,024 miles
  • 2016 – 84,029 miles
  • 2015 – 74,358 miles
  • 2014 – 71,084 miles
  • 2013 – 55,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undertrays fitted to vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,658 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    285283672469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,635 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    748953689892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,897 miles (+2,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    754547227951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded

  4. Pass111,559 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    698086626872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,484 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,484 miles
    Test number
    213454194575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter rear seatbelt not working

  6. Pass109,168 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    481961685877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,442 miles
    Test number
    216708133061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,437 miles (+3,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    318756191027
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    323607311082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,223 miles (+3,371)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    970222958352
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass98,852 miles (+4,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,852 miles
    Test number
    759210261133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass94,667 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    948064489602
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  13. Fail94,664 miles (+2,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    277160856671
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lights come on when indicators in use (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  14. Pass92,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    478111877352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,024 miles (+7,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    226840030816
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass84,029 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,029 miles
    Test number
    878999133515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    545559875058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,358 miles (+3,274)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    877859375027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail71,084 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    236859714128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass71,084 miles (+15,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    269549414497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,878 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    767480623133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,003 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    339298183015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S3 KWE

Does S3 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KWE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 KWE?
The MOT on S3 KWE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 KWE done?
S3 KWE was recorded at 120,658 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has S3 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KWE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 KWE 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 KWE find?
S3 KWE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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