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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 NFNMOT history

S3 NFN is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

S3 NFN black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,678 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NFN
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
7 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NFN was last recorded at 145,678 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,638 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,678 miles
  • 2024 – 140,275 miles
  • 2023 – 137,397 miles
  • 2016 – 127,827 miles
  • 2015 – 117,850 miles
  • 2014 – 107,460 miles
  • 2013 – 97,845 miles
  • 2012 – 88,059 miles
  • 2011 – 80,526 miles
  • 2010 – 75,309 miles
  • 2009 – 69,313 miles
  • 2008 – 62,926 miles
  • 2007 – 57,064 miles
  • 2006 – 51,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s hand brake lever partially seizedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,678 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,678 miles
    Test number
    884871158718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s hand brake lever partially seized

  2. Fail145,638 miles (+5,363)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,638 miles
    Test number
    524037948794
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s hand brake lever partially seized

  3. Pass140,275 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,275 miles
    Test number
    782846567401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,159 miles (+2,762)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,159 miles
    Test number
    953645850885
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass137,397 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    673975477953
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all sus, componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all sus,componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail137,392 miles (+9,565)14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    414375477882
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster disconnected (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,827 miles (+9,977)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    823790145478
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear height sensor arm broken

  8. Pass117,850 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    324938649901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,812 miles (+10,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    599856576444
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass107,460 miles (+9,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,460 miles
    Test number
    555978434383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail97,845 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    429351233404
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear level sensor linkage stiff

  12. Pass97,845 miles (+9,786)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    808081533378
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear level sensor linkage stiff

  13. Pass88,059 miles (+37)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    137860942334
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s park brake does not fully return to stop

  14. Fail88,022 miles (+7,496)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    898119232364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s park brake does not fully return to stop

  15. Pass80,526 miles (+5,217)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    785216221387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine management light remaines luminated
    • NoteNsr traction control link brocken
    • NoteOsf cv gator slightly insecure

  16. Pass75,309 miles (+4)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    684453620321
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteNsf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall
    • NoteOs door strip adrift
    • NoteRear brake load sensor linkage brocken

  17. Fail75,305 miles (+5,992)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    653592020301
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions warning light is on
    • NoteOffside door strip adrift

  18. Pass69,313 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    620770639370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,926 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    774173738315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,064 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    402710237387
    • 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)

  21. Pass51,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    560466026311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NFN

Does S3 NFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NFN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 NFN?
The MOT on S3 NFN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NFN done?
S3 NFN was recorded at 145,678 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has S3 NFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NFN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NFN 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 NFN find?
S3 NFN passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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