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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 NWSMOT history

S3 NWS is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

S3 NWS red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,586 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NWS was last recorded at 138,586 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,582 miles · 24 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
2,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,586 miles
  • 2024 – 137,582 miles
  • 2022 – 137,202 miles
  • 2021 – 136,799 miles
  • 2020 – 136,029 miles
  • 2019 – 135,141 miles
  • 2018 – 131,975 miles
  • 2017 – 129,014 miles
  • 2016 – 125,742 miles
  • 2015 – 120,378 miles
  • 2014 – 114,020 miles
  • 2013 – 110,436 miles
  • 2012 – 107,034 miles
  • 2011 – 104,545 miles
  • 2010 – 101,330 miles
  • 2009 – 98,294 miles
  • 2008 – 94,210 miles
  • 2007 – 89,149 miles
  • 2006 – 81,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,586 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,586 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    582290324476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,582 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,582 miles
    Test number
    202160964990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,202 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,202 miles
    Test number
    170835450788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,799 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,799 miles
    Test number
    210051006692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass136,029 miles (+888)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,029 miles
    Test number
    740404758067
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in protective coating, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads cracking on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass135,141 miles (+3,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,141 miles
    Test number
    437588377952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    758678123029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,972 miles (+2,958)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    569912239077
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    937771278751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail129,014 miles (+3,272)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    411103919470
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass125,742 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,742 miles
    Test number
    601569107236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,739 miles (+92)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    502582843265
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail125,647 miles (+5,269)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,647 miles
    Test number
    736621968640
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass120,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    676982209937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail120,378 miles (+6,358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    857737566307
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  16. Pass114,020 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    555866274211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail114,012 miles (+3,576)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,012 miles
    Test number
    548239154281
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  18. Pass110,436 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,436 miles
    Test number
    935545613201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,034 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    657442002228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,545 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    717106701248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    171077610280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,330 miles (+3,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    652214910268
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass98,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    382722739218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail98,294 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    842362029200
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass94,210 miles (+5,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,210 miles
    Test number
    334651808132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass89,149 miles (+7,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    434511677068
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail81,791 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    122233226023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass81,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    763093426013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NWS

Does S3 NWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NWS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NWS?
The MOT on S3 NWS is valid until 1 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 NWS done?
S3 NWS was recorded at 138,586 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,756 miles a year.
Has S3 NWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NWS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 NWS 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 NWS find?
S3 NWS passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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