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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 MWYMOT history

S3 MWY is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S3 MWY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
172,970 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MWY was last recorded at 172,970 miles on 20 May 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2006: 98,801 miles, lower than 103,672 miles on 24 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,693 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
3,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,970 miles
  • 2025 – 172,693 miles
  • 2022 – 172,404 miles
  • 2021 – 171,297 miles
  • 2020 – 170,271 miles
  • 2019 – 169,361 miles
  • 2018 – 168,618 miles
  • 2017 – 168,085 miles
  • 2016 – 163,574 miles
  • 2015 – 157,443 miles
  • 2014 – 151,306 miles
  • 2013 – 147,993 miles
  • 2012 – 141,761 miles
  • 2011 – 134,596 miles
  • 2010 – 121,162 miles
  • 2009 – 114,297 miles
  • 2008 – 109,572 miles
  • 2007 – 106,539 miles
  • 2006 – 98,801 miles
  • 2005 – 92,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,970 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,970 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,970 miles
    Test number
    485581374052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,693 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,693 miles
    Test number
    268136058436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,404 miles (+1,107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,404 miles
    Test number
    449677830710
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,297 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,297 miles
    Test number
    508032241843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,271 miles (+910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,271 miles
    Test number
    752288313744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft gaiters perished, but not allowing ingress of dirt

  6. Pass169,361 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,361 miles
    Test number
    822270460423
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake discs becoming worn & corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner & outer gaiters perished, but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses becoming deteriorated

  7. Pass168,618 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,618 miles
    Test number
    461829215800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front both inner & outer c.v gators deteriorated, but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses deteriorated, but not considered excessive

  8. Pass168,085 miles (+4,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,085 miles
    Test number
    240978961402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front both driveshaft CV gators deteriorated, but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass163,574 miles (+6,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,574 miles
    Test number
    958162483442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Both driveshaft gators becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass157,443 miles (+6,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,443 miles
    Test number
    925128495889
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass151,306 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    289639994111
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass147,993 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,993 miles
    Test number
    957504583158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,761 miles (+7,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,761 miles
    Test number
    249734882180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass134,596 miles (+13,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    745367681148
    • 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)

  15. Pass121,162 miles (+6,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    261427080406
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass114,297 miles (+4,725)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    850942019259
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre as a cut to tread but not down to cords

  17. Pass109,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    963576588184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,572 miles (+3,033)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    260044088437
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass106,539 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    134239877297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,801 miles (-4,871)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    393288456475
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteABS light sequence OK but ABS seems to operate before full braking potential reached.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate non-reflective. Silver letters on black background. One element of high level brake light not working. Sill covers fitted.

  21. Fail103,672 miles (+11,649)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    583184646146
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  22. Pass92,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    652165045271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S3 MWY

Does S3 MWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MWY is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MWY?
The MOT on S3 MWY is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MWY done?
S3 MWY was recorded at 172,970 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,908 miles a year.
Has S3 MWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MWY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on S3 MWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 MWY find?
S3 MWY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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