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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 NREMOT history

S3 NRE is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S3 NRE silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,357 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NRE was last recorded at 157,357 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,817 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,540 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,357 miles
  • 2025 – 155,817 miles
  • 2023 – 153,413 miles
  • 2022 – 148,473 miles
  • 2021 – 147,389 miles
  • 2018 – 144,282 miles
  • 2016 – 139,501 miles
  • 2015 – 132,003 miles
  • 2014 – 130,040 miles
  • 2013 – 128,191 miles
  • 2012 – 123,189 miles
  • 2011 – 117,678 miles
  • 2010 – 113,657 miles
  • 2009 – 109,854 miles
  • 2008 – 106,410 miles
  • 2007 – 96,779 miles
  • 2006 – 94,003 miles
  • 2005 – 84,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,357 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,357 miles (+1,540)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    615027051582
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass155,817 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,817 miles
    Test number
    544424234466
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,817 miles (+2,404)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,817 miles
    Test number
    530691153951
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear tinted (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,413 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,413 miles
    Test number
    494940138167
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,401 miles (+4,928)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,401 miles
    Test number
    666920056398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,473 miles (+1,084)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,473 miles
    Test number
    687955390354
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,389 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,389 miles
    Test number
    454563777428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,384 miles (+3,102)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,384 miles
    Test number
    443982128997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass144,282 miles (+4,781)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,282 miles
    Test number
    919006808326
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,501 miles (+7,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,501 miles
    Test number
    555855412024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass132,003 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,003 miles
    Test number
    998939515251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,040 miles (+1,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    246244614205
    • NoteO/s rear tie rod bush out of place wheel end
    • NotePlay in o/s wheel bearing

  13. Pass128,191 miles (+5,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,191 miles
    Test number
    286882183411
    • NotePower steering pipes insecure at front of vehicle

  14. Pass123,189 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    867143082148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,186 miles (+5,508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    588691182107
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,678 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    506782881104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,657 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    570051330167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass113,657 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    683981930193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,854 miles (+3,444)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    493753239159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass106,410 miles (+9,631)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,410 miles
    Test number
    970589908317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,779 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    921776207395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,003 miles (+9,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    261885686233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass84,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    150237095224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NRE

Does S3 NRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NRE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NRE?
The MOT on S3 NRE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NRE done?
S3 NRE was recorded at 157,357 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has S3 NRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NRE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NRE 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 NRE find?
S3 NRE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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