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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 ODVMOT history

S3 ODV is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S3 ODV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,102 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ODV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ODV was last recorded at 115,102 miles on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2025: 115,102 miles, lower than 118,095 miles on 8 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,095 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,102 miles
  • 2024 – 118,095 miles
  • 2023 – 118,049 miles
  • 2020 – 118,002 miles
  • 2019 – 111,987 miles
  • 2018 – 108,236 miles
  • 2017 – 101,525 miles
  • 2016 – 92,895 miles
  • 2015 – 85,278 miles
  • 2014 – 77,146 miles
  • 2013 – 69,518 miles
  • 2012 – 65,835 miles
  • 2011 – 60,907 miles
  • 2010 – 55,505 miles
  • 2009 – 50,224 miles
  • 2008 – 44,658 miles
  • 2007 – 35,381 miles
  • 2006 – 27,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,102 miles (-2,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,102 miles
    Test number
    100040467190
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,095 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,095 miles
    Test number
    316163443238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass118,049 miles (+47)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    888296089769
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,002 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    258785813836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,987 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,987 miles
    Test number
    351346219310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,236 miles (+6,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    841150662599
    • AdvisoryEML/MIL illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass101,525 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    773523460421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail101,261 miles (+8,366)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,261 miles
    Test number
    113502676003
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,895 miles
    Test number
    243510850471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail92,895 miles (+7,617)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,895 miles
    Test number
    703710347037
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass85,278 miles (+8,132)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    728001625010
    • 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)
    • NoteDeep cracking on both rear tyres but not down to cords

  12. Pass77,146 miles (+7,628)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    127975314007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteTyre wall damaged on f/n/s but not down to cords

  13. Pass69,518 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    135654723411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,835 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    368834952158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass60,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    166965561137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,907 miles (+37)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    675215761163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Fail60,870 miles (+5,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    189141261197
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass55,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    104121660186
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail55,505 miles (+5,281)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    102000560170
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass50,224 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    611191569126
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,658 miles (+9,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    821801778192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass35,381 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    440130777155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    543453776125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,455 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    204862376468
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Questions about S3 ODV

Does S3 ODV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ODV is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 ODV?
The MOT on S3 ODV is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ODV done?
S3 ODV was recorded at 115,102 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has S3 ODV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ODV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 ODV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 ODV find?
S3 ODV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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