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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 NHVMOT history

S3 NHV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S3 NHV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,500 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NHV was last recorded at 146,500 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,813 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
9,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,500 miles
  • 2025 – 131,047 miles
  • 2024 – 116,070 miles
  • 2023 – 102,725 miles
  • 2022 – 88,499 miles
  • 2021 – 74,618 miles
  • 2020 – 58,855 miles
  • 2019 – 42,642 miles
  • 2018 – 25,871 miles
  • 2017 – 15,932 miles
  • 2016 – 14,124 miles
  • 2015 – 12,276 miles
  • 2014 – 10,568 miles
  • 2013 – 8,662 miles
  • 2012 – 6,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,500 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test stanavRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread ok, bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,500 miles (+687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,500 miles
    Test number
    932194048462
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test stanav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread ok, bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,813 miles (+14,766)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,813 miles
    Test number
    254367840661
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test stanav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread ok, bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,047 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,047 miles
    Test number
    315536438370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,034 miles (+14,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,034 miles
    Test number
    104898983420
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    876341144758
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail116,066 miles (+13,341)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    476549401253
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,725 miles (+14,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    317245652283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,499 miles (+13,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    444019233190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,618 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    858893708941
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,618 miles (+15,763)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    821675404007
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,855 miles (+440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    310086501758
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,415 miles (+15,773)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    585409457306
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass42,642 miles (+16,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    387651561118
    • AdvisoryRemoved Satellite Navigation Device From Windscreen Before Carrying Out Test as Obstructing View Of The Road

  14. Pass25,871 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    944501681132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,932 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,932 miles
    Test number
    392148944194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,124 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    979187256068
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  17. Pass12,276 miles (+1,708)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,276 miles
    Test number
    447045805173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass10,568 miles (+1,906)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,568 miles
    Test number
    296704314406
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass8,662 miles (+1,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,662 miles
    Test number
    408404313199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass6,931 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,931 miles
    Test number
    277046912192
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEdges cracking on all tyre treads

Questions about S3 NHV

Does S3 NHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NHV is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NHV?
The MOT on S3 NHV is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NHV done?
S3 NHV was recorded at 146,500 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,994 miles a year.
Has S3 NHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NHV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 NHV 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 NHV find?
S3 NHV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test stanav; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread ok, bold inner edge, and 1 more.

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