Audi logo

Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S3 OCVMOT history

S3 OCV is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S3 OCV red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,181 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S3 OCV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OCV was last recorded at 136,181 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,170 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,011 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,181 miles
  • 2025 – 132,170 miles
  • 2024 – 128,666 miles
  • 2023 – 123,646 miles
  • 2022 – 115,204 miles
  • 2021 – 105,362 miles
  • 2020 – 93,923 miles
  • 2019 – 83,833 miles
  • 2018 – 71,209 miles
  • 2017 – 58,685 miles
  • 2016 – 47,155 miles
  • 2015 – 36,046 miles
  • 2014 – 23,893 miles
  • 2013 – 21,522 miles
  • 2012 – 19,287 miles
  • 2011 – 14,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,181 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,181 miles (+4,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,181 miles
    Test number
    945764880694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded

  2. Pass132,170 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,170 miles
    Test number
    851070819584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,666 miles (+5,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,666 miles
    Test number
    347056339208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,646 miles (+8,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,646 miles
    Test number
    713995456184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,204 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    308830476841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,362 miles (+11,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    356095892595
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,923 miles (+10,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    176769029025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,833 miles (+12,624)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,833 miles
    Test number
    480534993382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass71,209 miles (+12,524)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    220920451638
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass58,685 miles (+11,530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    797889255152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,155 miles (+11,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    104612429021
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

  12. Fail36,046 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    528960355179
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass36,046 miles (+12,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    545510255198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass23,893 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    198481664135
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail23,893 miles (+2,371)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    308851564118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass21,522 miles (+2,235)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,522 miles
    Test number
    249868963182
    • 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)
    • NoteZero emissions reading

  17. Pass19,287 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    349840682105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,659 miles
    Test number
    886870791026
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about S3 OCV

Does S3 OCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OCV is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OCV?
The MOT on S3 OCV is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OCV done?
S3 OCV was recorded at 136,181 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has S3 OCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OCV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S3 OCV 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 OCV find?
S3 OCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S3O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.