Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
S3 LOAMOT history
S3 LOA is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 135,812 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 LOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 LOA was last recorded at 135,812 miles on 1 May 2025, 2,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,887 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,925 miles
- Average per year
- 4,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,812 miles
- 2024 – 132,887 miles
- 2023 – 126,384 miles
- 2022 – 120,523 miles
- 2021 – 114,568 miles
- 2019 – 111,937 miles
- 2018 – 107,247 miles
- 2017 – 102,393 miles
- 2016 – 97,542 miles
- 2015 – 89,483 miles
- 2014 – 84,407 miles
- 2013 – 81,228 miles
- 2012 – 79,639 miles
- 2011 – 78,183 miles
- 2010 – 72,542 miles
- 2009 – 67,124 miles
- 2008 – 63,709 miles
- 2007 – 58,013 miles
- 2006 – 45,183 miles
- 2005 – 37,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,812 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,812 miles (+2,925)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 135,812 miles
- Test number
- 695378490906
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,887 miles (+6,503)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,887 miles
- Test number
- 142157970820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,384 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 126,384 miles
- Test number
- 236316732605
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,523 miles (+5,955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,523 miles
- Test number
- 907023549591
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,568 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,568 miles
- Test number
- 317564943712
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,937 miles (+4,690)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 111,937 miles
- Test number
- 887137604725
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryTyres stretched to rims
Pass107,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 107,247 miles
- Test number
- 849708090429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,247 miles (+4,854)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,247 miles
- Test number
- 797540026145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass102,393 miles (+4,851)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 102,393 miles
- Test number
- 949900481059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,542 miles (+8,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 97,542 miles
- Test number
- 535764032856
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass89,483 miles (+5,076)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 89,483 miles
- Test number
- 221080625086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,407 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 84,407 miles
- Test number
- 526687534309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,228 miles (+1,589)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 81,228 miles
- Test number
- 439696633445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Note2 high level brake light bulbs out
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
- NoteRear wiper seperated
- NoteSlight damp around power steering pump & pipe
Pass79,639 miles (+1,456)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 79,639 miles
- Test number
- 295957212369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear discs starting to corrode on inner edge
Pass78,183 miles (+5,641)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 78,183 miles
- Test number
- 225253951352
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth front discs starting to corrode
- NoteBoth rear discs starting to corrode
Pass72,542 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 72,542 miles
- Test number
- 744611330315
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCan't check brake fluid level without removal of cap
Fail72,542 miles (+5,418)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,542 miles
- Test number
- 370784020351
- 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCan't check brake fluid level without removal of cap
Pass67,124 miles (+3,415)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 67,124 miles
- Test number
- 500844909326
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front wipers split on ends
- NoteO/S Fornt lower ball joint dust cover insecure
- NoteO/S Front rear wishbone bush starting to split
Pass63,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 63,709 miles
- Test number
- 331441978499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,709 miles (+5,696)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,709 miles
- Test number
- 251601478291
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,013 miles (+12,830)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 58,013 miles
- Test number
- 111819997268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.
- NoteSlight lift in front strut top mounts.
Pass45,183 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 45,183 miles
- Test number
- 562059536106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2006
- Odometer
- 37,691 miles
- Test number
- 523211935164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 LOA
- Does S3 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 LOA expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 LOA?
- The MOT on S3 LOA expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 LOA done?
- S3 LOA was recorded at 135,812 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
- Has S3 LOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 LOA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on S3 LOA 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 LOA find?
- S3 LOA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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