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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 MUOMOT history

S3 MUO is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S3 MUO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,762 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MUO was last recorded at 173,762 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,905 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,857 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,762 miles
  • 2025 – 169,905 miles
  • 2024 – 161,688 miles
  • 2023 – 157,958 miles
  • 2022 – 155,384 miles
  • 2020 – 153,399 miles
  • 2019 – 149,447 miles
  • 2018 – 143,984 miles
  • 2017 – 142,741 miles
  • 2016 – 136,786 miles
  • 2015 – 131,254 miles
  • 2014 – 121,872 miles
  • 2013 – 114,044 miles
  • 2012 – 103,561 miles
  • 2011 – 93,711 miles
  • 2010 – 85,387 miles
  • 2009 – 77,368 miles
  • 2008 – 67,643 miles
  • 2007 – 56,848 miles
  • 2006 – 49,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,762 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,762 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,762 miles
    Test number
    469222383740
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  2. Pass169,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    101722180291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,905 miles (+8,217)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    712444568207
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass161,688 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,688 miles
    Test number
    360315708245
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,958 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,958 miles
    Test number
    237815356107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,384 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,384 miles
    Test number
    610550217715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outer sill

  7. Fail155,379 miles (+1,980)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,379 miles
    Test number
    800832621174
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outer sill

  8. Pass153,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,399 miles
    Test number
    890945456954
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted up (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail153,399 miles (+3,952)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,399 miles
    Test number
    378565863779
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted up (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass149,447 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    331428933604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail149,442 miles (+5,458)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,442 miles
    Test number
    538741212175
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass143,984 miles (+1,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,984 miles
    Test number
    546081139489
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded

  13. Pass142,741 miles (+5,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    625752640421
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass136,786 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,786 miles
    Test number
    509139131411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,254 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    447789125094
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.minor oil leaks.

  16. Pass131,254 miles (+9,382)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    898809225069
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.minor oil leaks.

  17. Fail121,872 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    149084724034
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded.various compoennts corroded.various bushes worn.

  18. Pass121,872 miles (+7,828)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    555264924091
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded.various compoennts corroded.various bushes worn.

  19. Pass114,044 miles (+10,483)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    826433623012
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded.various components corroding.various bushes worn.

  20. Pass103,561 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    345763112055
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust coddoded.various components corroding.various bushes worn.
    • NoteVarious minor oil leaks.

  21. Fail103,561 miles (+9,850)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    446193912069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust coddoded.various components corroding.various bushes worn.
    • NoteVarious minor oil leaks.

  22. Pass93,711 miles (+8,324)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    575520121077
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteGearbox damp, front diff damp
    • NoteVarious bushes worn, various componments corroded, plastic covers fitted, front and rear discs worn

  23. Pass85,387 miles (+8,019)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    821973210023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteContions wet. plastic covers fitted unable to see brake fluild level. various compments corroding. various bushes worn.

  24. Pass77,368 miles (+9,725)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    103126229480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWipers poor minor oil leak

  25. Pass67,643 miles (+10,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    603268428007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass56,848 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    554479627007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,749 miles
    Test number
    363487256271
    • NoteAll wheels damaged
    • NoteWater ingress in rear number plate

Questions about S3 MUO

Does S3 MUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MUO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MUO?
The MOT on S3 MUO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MUO done?
S3 MUO was recorded at 173,762 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has S3 MUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MUO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 MUO 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 MUO find?
S3 MUO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle has been undersealed.

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