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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 NBUMOT history

S3 NBU is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S3 NBU red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,727 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NBU was last recorded at 107,727 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,770 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,727 miles
  • 2025 – 104,770 miles
  • 2024 – 103,157 miles
  • 2023 – 96,428 miles
  • 2022 – 94,219 miles
  • 2021 – 87,679 miles
  • 2020 – 81,892 miles
  • 2019 – 77,348 miles
  • 2018 – 68,014 miles
  • 2017 – 60,195 miles
  • 2016 – 54,101 miles
  • 2015 – 48,089 miles
  • 2014 – 41,231 miles
  • 2013 – 33,908 miles
  • 2012 – 26,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Fuel cap retaining strap missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wipers smearing x3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear anti rollbar corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight blow from exhaust at centre flexi section.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    585663228656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,727 miles (+2,957)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    109853027463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,770 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    501025482445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,157 miles (+6,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,157 miles
    Test number
    464341058056
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,428 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,428 miles
    Test number
    518778197106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,219 miles (+6,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,219 miles
    Test number
    310897623818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    256300393577
    • AdvisoryFuel cap retaining strap missing
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing x3

  8. Fail87,679 miles (+5,787)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    609066319549
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap retaining strap missing
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing x3

  9. Pass81,892 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    318704413391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,348 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,348 miles
    Test number
    620319152151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,014 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    892429641052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,195 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    469984023203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,101 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    753846920198
    • AdvisoryRear anti rollbar corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust at centre flexi section.

  14. Fail54,099 miles (+6,010)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    204109666363
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear anti rollbar corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.cracking on edge.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust at centre flexi section.

  15. Pass48,089 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    893024373212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish/cracks.

  16. Pass41,231 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    688698184213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,908 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    726899683293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    906242582273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NBU

Does S3 NBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NBU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NBU?
The MOT on S3 NBU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NBU done?
S3 NBU was recorded at 107,727 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has S3 NBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NBU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 NBU 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 NBU find?
S3 NBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os arms, and 1 more.

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