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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S3 OAUMOT history

S3 OAU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

S3 OAU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,865 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OAU was last recorded at 111,865 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 8,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,358 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,507 miles
Average per year
8,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,865 miles
  • 2024 – 103,358 miles
  • 2023 – 93,974 miles
  • 2022 – 81,879 miles
  • 2021 – 65,727 miles
  • 2020 – 53,077 miles
  • 2019 – 47,983 miles
  • 2018 – 42,148 miles
  • 2017 – 34,299 miles
  • 2016 – 30,158 miles
  • 2015 – 27,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,865 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,865 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,865 miles
    Test number
    616548064950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,358 miles (+9,384)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    422575761740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,974 miles (+12,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    493577935934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,879 miles (+16,152)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    115924376547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,727 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    420940806830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  6. Fail65,711 miles (+12,634)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    376840795496
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass53,077 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,077 miles
    Test number
    786061424932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,983 miles (+5,835)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    394078154328
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass42,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    964415755334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,148 miles (+7,849)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    794477708557
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall has cut
  11. Pass34,299 miles (+4,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    613591713741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,158 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    675190683393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    927484315111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 OAU

Does S3 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OAU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 OAU?
The MOT on S3 OAU is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OAU done?
S3 OAU was recorded at 111,865 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 8,042 miles a year.
Has S3 OAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OAU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 OAU 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 OAU find?
S3 OAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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