Audi A3
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
S3 NLDMOT history
S3 NLD is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2026
- Mileage
- 130,607 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 NLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 11 May 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 NLD was last recorded at 130,607 miles on 14 May 2025, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,718 miles · 16 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,889 miles
- Average per year
- 4,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,607 miles
- 2024 – 128,718 miles
- 2021 – 128,668 miles
- 2020 – 124,981 miles
- 2019 – 124,923 miles
- 2018 – 116,633 miles
- 2017 – 109,614 miles
- 2016 – 101,246 miles
- 2015 – 94,103 miles
- 2014 – 90,074 miles
- 2013 – 89,291 miles
- 2012 – 84,895 miles
- 2011 – 72,701 miles
- 2010 – 71,862 miles
- 2009 – 66,479 miles
- 2008 – 60,870 miles
- 2007 – 56,898 miles
- 2006 – 52,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,607 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower chip in window screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,607 miles (+1,889)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 130,607 miles
- Test number
- 996028590909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,718 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 128,718 miles
- Test number
- 176085571444
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower chip in window screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,711 miles (+43)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,711 miles
- Test number
- 323041767535
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower chip in window screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,668 miles (+3,687)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,668 miles
- Test number
- 582836402860
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass124,981 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,981 miles
- Test number
- 911268142633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,923 miles (+113)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,923 miles
- Test number
- 813363475989
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted
Fail124,810 miles (+8,177)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,810 miles
- Test number
- 200697090771
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,633 miles
- Test number
- 812377923640
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,632 miles (+7,018)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,632 miles
- Test number
- 468907365646
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,614 miles (+108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,614 miles
- Test number
- 707946248898
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail109,506 miles (+8,260)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,506 miles
- Test number
- 256276257747
- FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,246 miles (+7,143)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 101,246 miles
- Test number
- 765251071668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,103 miles (+4,029)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 94,103 miles
- Test number
- 765117055041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
Pass90,074 miles (+783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,074 miles
- Test number
- 418671514005
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,291 miles (+4,396)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 89,291 miles
- Test number
- 785796723095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 84,895 miles
- Test number
- 309760732007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,895 miles (+12,194)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,895 miles
- Test number
- 867770632091
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass72,701 miles (+839)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,701 miles
- Test number
- 119211911460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,862 miles (+5,383)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,862 miles
- Test number
- 133743960402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,479 miles (+5,609)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 66,479 miles
- Test number
- 301885689057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,870 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,870 miles
- Test number
- 770177118168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail60,870 miles (+3,972)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,870 miles
- Test number
- 461866518126
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass56,898 miles (+4,108)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 56,898 miles
- Test number
- 354480927419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,790 miles
- Test number
- 840814076163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,790 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,790 miles
- Test number
- 533733076173
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S3 NLD
- Does S3 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 NLD expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 NLD?
- The MOT on S3 NLD expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 NLD done?
- S3 NLD was recorded at 130,607 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
- Has S3 NLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 NLD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 NLD 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 NLD find?
- S3 NLD passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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