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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 OBPMOT history

S3 OBP is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

S3 OBP silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
110,063 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OBP was last recorded at 110,063 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 1,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,466 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,597 miles
Average per year
3,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,063 miles
  • 2020 – 108,466 miles
  • 2019 – 106,325 miles
  • 2018 – 102,562 miles
  • 2017 – 102,105 miles
  • 2016 – 100,438 miles
  • 2015 – 99,711 miles
  • 2014 – 98,855 miles
  • 2013 – 97,816 miles
  • 2012 – 90,521 miles
  • 2011 – 84,919 miles
  • 2010 – 80,026 miles
  • 2009 – 72,912 miles
  • 2008 – 65,658 miles
  • 2007 – 57,128 miles
  • 2006 – 47,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,063 miles (+1,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,063 miles
    Test number
    644583482804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass108,466 miles (+2,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    160430886769
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,325 miles (+3,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    962936375361
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,562 miles (+457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    733163897919
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,105 miles (+1,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    512798581833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides to and from flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass100,438 miles (+727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    349666615992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal brake pipes in flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass99,711 miles (+856)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    121959932122
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  8. Pass98,855 miles (+1,039)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    318796784483
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc back plate corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass97,816 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    888200493217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  10. Fail97,815 miles (+7,294)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,815 miles
    Test number
    918370793270
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  11. Pass90,521 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    655470492273
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteRear diff weeping

  12. Fail90,521 miles (+5,602)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    587979782211
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteRear diff weeping

  13. Pass84,919 miles (+4,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,919 miles
    Test number
    145769091244
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass80,026 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    582750900396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,912 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    711612599250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    400218038408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,658 miles (+8,530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    682588538337
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail57,128 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    364845307389
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass57,128 miles (+9,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    471715807424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    503930046370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S3 OBP

Does S3 OBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 OBP expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 OBP?
The MOT on S3 OBP expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 OBP done?
S3 OBP was recorded at 110,063 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 3,316 miles a year.
Has S3 OBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OBP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on S3 OBP 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 OBP find?
S3 OBP passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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