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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 LCJMOT history

S3 LCJ is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

S3 LCJ blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
145,786 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LCJ was last recorded at 145,786 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,217 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
5,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,786 miles
  • 2021 – 145,217 miles
  • 2019 – 144,887 miles
  • 2018 – 143,400 miles
  • 2017 – 138,966 miles
  • 2016 – 129,929 miles
  • 2015 – 121,308 miles
  • 2014 – 113,060 miles
  • 2013 – 102,565 miles
  • 2012 – 99,751 miles
  • 2011 – 96,970 miles
  • 2009 – 88,257 miles
  • 2008 – 83,040 miles
  • 2007 – 77,301 miles
  • 2006 – 69,477 miles
  • 2005 – 55,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,786 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,786 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,786 miles
    Test number
    243878479462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,217 miles (+330)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,217 miles
    Test number
    911519017079
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass144,887 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    184540509796
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail144,887 miles (+1,487)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    819888496153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,400 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,400 miles
    Test number
    844669958506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,966 miles (+9,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,966 miles
    Test number
    339836060714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass129,929 miles (+8,621)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    843870039819
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass121,308 miles (+8,248)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    596317285073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front trak rod

  9. Pass113,060 miles (+10,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    865260294019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass102,565 miles (+2,814)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    769223263033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres worn 3mm & cracked & perished.
    • NoteScatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

  11. Pass99,751 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    707395362097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,970 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    389848431053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,951 miles (+8,694)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,951 miles
    Test number
    358415201076
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass88,257 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    491980159428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,040 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    144787258327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,301 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    291171457344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,477 miles (+14,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    541863556386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    210677525362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 LCJ

Does S3 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 LCJ expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 LCJ?
The MOT on S3 LCJ expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 LCJ done?
S3 LCJ was recorded at 145,786 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 5,350 miles a year.
Has S3 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LCJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 LCJ 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 LCJ find?
S3 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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