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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

S3 MFAMOT history

S3 MFA is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,416 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MFA was last recorded at 94,416 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,220 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,196 miles
Average per year
2,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,416 miles
  • 2025 – 93,220 miles
  • 2023 – 93,179 miles
  • 2022 – 88,385 miles
  • 2021 – 85,702 miles
  • 2020 – 81,710 miles
  • 2018 – 75,140 miles
  • 2017 – 71,362 miles
  • 2016 – 69,438 miles
  • 2015 – 64,793 miles
  • 2014 – 63,343 miles
  • 2008 – 61,497 miles
  • 2007 – 54,747 miles
  • 2006 – 49,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    175320561493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,416 miles (+1,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    429927970227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,220 miles (+41)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    408386033964
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills corroded and covers fitted

  4. Pass93,179 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    797430126524
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,179 miles (+4,794)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    829085773023
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,385 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    899918044475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,384 miles (+2,682)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    654155811934
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 X Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHID headlamps, cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to peel out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,702 miles (+204)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    568573810812
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  9. Fail85,498 miles (+3,788)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    796122080869
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  10. Pass81,710 miles (+6,570)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    361260571126
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake lever at Caliper not returning to stop

  11. Pass75,140 miles (+95)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    618087800910
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail75,045 miles (+3,683)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    784311850861
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass71,362 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,362 miles
    Test number
    338874132535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,438 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    559444260122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass64,793 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    360256025384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,343 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    728885124209
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass61,497 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    462552858300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,461 miles (+6,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    550140558340
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass54,747 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,747 miles
    Test number
    340110897265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,697 miles (+5,580)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    403088187221
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  21. Pass49,117 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    582372136120
    • NoteBoth o/s wheel rims have slight buckles at rim bead
    • NoteCorrosion to inside face of both rear brake discs

Questions about S3 MFA

Does S3 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MFA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MFA?
The MOT on S3 MFA is valid until 8 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 MFA done?
S3 MFA was recorded at 94,416 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
Has S3 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MFA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 MFA 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 MFA find?
S3 MFA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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