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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 NJFMOT history

S3 NJF is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 235,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

S3 NJF red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
235,377 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NJF was last recorded at 235,377 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2013: 145,444 miles, lower than 145,505 miles on 18 Jan 2013.

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
235,377 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,377 miles
  • 2025 – 228,412 miles
  • 2024 – 226,593 miles
  • 2023 – 223,615 miles
  • 2022 – 219,813 miles
  • 2021 – 209,034 miles
  • 2020 – 202,184 miles
  • 2019 – 195,071 miles
  • 2017 – 192,779 miles
  • 2016 – 180,483 miles
  • 2015 – 169,309 miles
  • 2014 – 158,425 miles
  • 2013 – 145,449 miles
  • 2011 – 125,840 miles
  • 2010 – 107,307 miles
  • 2009 – 89,027 miles
  • 2008 – 64,441 miles
  • 2007 – 44,961 miles
  • 2006 – 20,915 miles
  • 2005 – 17,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    235,377 miles
    Test number
    115377380553
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

  2. Fail235,377 miles (+6,965)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,377 miles
    Test number
    482602846433
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides jack points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  3. Pass228,412 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    228,412 miles
    Test number
    761333942044
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jack points both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass226,593 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    226,593 miles
    Test number
    626417809467
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass223,615 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    223,615 miles
    Test number
    312038341360
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass219,813 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    219,813 miles
    Test number
    918094576085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass209,034 miles (+6,850)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,034 miles
    Test number
    290195442048
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,184 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,184 miles
    Test number
    192597208519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,071 miles (+2,292)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    195,071 miles
    Test number
    875726201772
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass192,779 miles (+12,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    192,779 miles
    Test number
    308767738511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass180,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    180,483 miles
    Test number
    367691988568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail180,483 miles (+11,174)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,483 miles
    Test number
    687990083046
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass169,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    169,309 miles
    Test number
    995044750070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail169,309 miles (+10,884)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,309 miles
    Test number
    100492435945
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass158,425 miles (+12,976)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    158,425 miles
    Test number
    337521554236
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut

  16. Pass145,449 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    145,449 miles
    Test number
    808157453245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail145,444 miles (-61)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,444 miles
    Test number
    867455653290
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass145,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,505 miles
    Test number
    648138013057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,505 miles (+19,665)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,505 miles
    Test number
    838321713019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor scratches on screen

  20. Pass125,840 miles (+18,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,840 miles
    Test number
    356682991250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass107,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,307 miles
    Test number
    974523600389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,307 miles (+18,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,307 miles
    Test number
    310206090496
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass89,027 miles (+24,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    581633809368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass64,441 miles (+19,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    333465588470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,961 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    271807117349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass44,961 miles (+24,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    903557117343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,915 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,915 miles
    Test number
    891673516282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,900 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,900 miles
    Test number
    431737545319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,899 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,899 miles
    Test number
    633466545325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 NJF

Does S3 NJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NJF is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NJF?
The MOT on S3 NJF is valid until 25 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 NJF done?
S3 NJF was recorded at 235,377 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 10,461 miles a year.
Has S3 NJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NJF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 NJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 NJF find?
S3 NJF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn on edge; rear axel corroded, and 1 more.

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