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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 MKCMOT history

S3 MKC is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 14 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

S3 MKC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,827 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MKC was last recorded at 104,827 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,792 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,827 miles
  • 2024 – 102,792 miles
  • 2023 – 100,904 miles
  • 2022 – 97,526 miles
  • 2021 – 95,131 miles
  • 2020 – 93,311 miles
  • 2019 – 91,532 miles
  • 2018 – 89,917 miles
  • 2017 – 88,420 miles
  • 2016 – 86,246 miles
  • 2015 – 82,812 miles
  • 2014 – 80,476 miles
  • 2013 – 77,734 miles
  • 2012 – 74,518 miles
  • 2011 – 68,189 miles
  • 2010 – 64,285 miles
  • 2009 – 60,239 miles
  • 2008 – 54,890 miles
  • 2007 – 49,610 miles
  • 2006 – 39,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,827 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS / rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS + OS (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,827 miles (+2,035)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    729147145105
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS / rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS + OS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass102,792 miles (+1,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    720505110342
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass100,904 miles (+3,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,904 miles
    Test number
    230197896793
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass97,526 miles (+2,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    134123054517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / at limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / at limit / plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipes corroded and seeping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass95,131 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    452720899284
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by front bumper / corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass93,311 miles (+1,779)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    816025281643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rad (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroding

  7. Pass91,532 miles (+1,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    781963819479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded / slight weep of fluid (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass89,917 miles (+1,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    249383817702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,420 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    124897080238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc corroded

  10. Fail88,412 miles (+2,166)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    224260406800
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc corroded

  11. Pass86,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    444275655194
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail86,246 miles (+3,434)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    840365186414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,812 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    567527895132
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

  14. Fail82,812 miles (+2,336)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    977307395109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

  15. Pass80,476 miles (+2,742)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    125754904281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn badly on edge
    • NoteSegment of stop lamp out

  16. Pass77,734 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    186236493198
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSrs lamp not illuminating . after contacting help desk advised to pass

  17. Fail77,725 miles (+3,207)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,725 miles
    Test number
    906039683190
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteExhaust rear clamp badly corroded

  18. Pass74,518 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    285698082475
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail74,507 miles (+6,318)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    425587282157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass68,189 miles (+3,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    778121411101
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness o/s cv gaiter area

  21. Pass64,285 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    250258230478
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNumber plate letters slightly shaded font
    • NoteSlight dampness o/s outer cv gaiter
    • NoteUpper stop lamp one segment not working

  22. Fail64,273 miles (+4,034)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,273 miles
    Test number
    494728530158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNumber plate letters slightly shaded font
    • NoteSlight dampness o/s outer cv gaiter
    • NoteUpper stop lamp one segment not working

  23. Pass60,239 miles (+5,349)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    154856509191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on
    • NoteLeft front tyre cuts to side wall
    • NoteRight front tyre cuts to side wall
    • NoteRight rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  24. Pass54,890 miles (+5,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    950418768028
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass49,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    144049407481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,603 miles (+10,284)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    834039507067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRight front tyre wearing on edges close to legal limit.

  27. Pass39,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    620617826095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,319 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    100156526413
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S3 MKC

Does S3 MKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 MKC expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 MKC?
The MOT on S3 MKC expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 MKC done?
S3 MKC was recorded at 104,827 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has S3 MKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MKC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 MKC 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 MKC find?
S3 MKC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns + os / rearmost, and 4 more.

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