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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 NEUMOT history

S3 NEU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S3 NEU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,661 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NEU was last recorded at 120,661 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,642 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,019 miles
Average per year
3,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,661 miles
  • 2025 – 119,642 miles
  • 2024 – 118,627 miles
  • 2023 – 117,556 miles
  • 2022 – 115,852 miles
  • 2021 – 115,327 miles
  • 2020 – 115,306 miles
  • 2019 – 114,637 miles
  • 2018 – 112,064 miles
  • 2017 – 111,019 miles
  • 2015 – 109,931 miles
  • 2014 – 106,644 miles
  • 2012 – 102,506 miles
  • 2011 – 99,954 miles
  • 2010 – 94,934 miles
  • 2009 – 86,519 miles
  • 2008 – 77,729 miles
  • 2007 – 59,376 miles
  • 2006 – 48,396 miles
  • 2005 – 41,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,661 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,661 miles
    Test number
    233774652786
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,661 miles (+1,019)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,661 miles
    Test number
    150437843564
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,642 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    538683570755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,627 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    891548897142
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,627 miles (+1,071)3 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    709383458496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,556 miles (+1,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    595460247631
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass115,852 miles (+525)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    780337991018
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass115,327 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    357571880525
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has limited movement

  9. Fail115,325 miles (+19)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    638353255967
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has limited movement

  10. Pass115,306 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,306 miles
    Test number
    827233971224
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail115,306 miles (+669)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,306 miles
    Test number
    331064040795
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass114,637 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    446745350109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,619 miles (+2,555)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    275133022409
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low H/Lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass112,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    258236260921
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test

  15. Fail112,064 miles (+1,045)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    487307785698
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test

  16. Pass111,019 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    863859725988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail111,017 miles (+1,086)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    753956685705
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass109,931 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    750446342436
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified satisfactory at time of test

  19. Pass106,644 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    298346504421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,640 miles (+4,134)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,640 miles
    Test number
    807840904118
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass102,506 miles (+2,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,506 miles
    Test number
    887722382263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass99,954 miles (+5,020)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    978677861256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEsp light on
    • NotePower steering oil cooler corroded

  23. Pass94,934 miles (+8,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    501365370293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail86,519 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    402212869251
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass86,519 miles (+8,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    551132969229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass77,729 miles (+18,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,729 miles
    Test number
    450441578299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe at rail secured with cable ties

  27. Pass59,376 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    601489477217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,078 miles (+9,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,078 miles
    Test number
    502242277230
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass48,396 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    332125176402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    323490185247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,888 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    413330385282
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S3 NEU

Does S3 NEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NEU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NEU?
The MOT on S3 NEU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NEU done?
S3 NEU was recorded at 120,661 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,766 miles a year.
Has S3 NEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NEU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 NEU 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 NEU find?
S3 NEU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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