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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 OFUMOT history

S3 OFU is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

S3 OFU yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
183,447 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OFU was last recorded at 183,447 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 6,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,302 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,145 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,447 miles
  • 2021 – 177,302 miles
  • 2020 – 171,921 miles
  • 2018 – 158,605 miles
  • 2017 – 151,082 miles
  • 2016 – 142,969 miles
  • 2015 – 136,961 miles
  • 2014 – 134,132 miles
  • 2013 – 129,207 miles
  • 2012 – 119,740 miles
  • 2011 – 107,954 miles
  • 2010 – 97,211 miles
  • 2009 – 89,376 miles
  • 2007 – 75,702 miles
  • 2006 – 69,760 miles
  • 2005 – 60,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,447 miles
    Test number
    727329051778
    • 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))

  2. Fail183,447 miles (+6,145)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,447 miles
    Test number
    419912965024
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass177,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,302 miles
    Test number
    325432708280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail177,302 miles (+5,381)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,302 miles
    Test number
    229783040894
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,921 miles
    Test number
    226066464428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail171,921 miles (+13,316)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,921 miles
    Test number
    768891040212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,605 miles (+7,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,605 miles
    Test number
    572742778919
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass151,082 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,082 miles
    Test number
    989509598017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,969 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,969 miles
    Test number
    351171461706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,939 miles (+5,978)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,939 miles
    Test number
    438342817097
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass136,961 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,961 miles
    Test number
    337930805149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass134,132 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,132 miles
    Test number
    838168794019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,099 miles (+4,892)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    247521194032
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass129,207 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,207 miles
    Test number
    159774663477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail129,205 miles (+9,465)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    125381853493
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,740 miles (+119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    675396342094
    • NoteHeadlight levellers in op
    • NoteHeadlight washers in op

  17. Fail119,621 miles (+157)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    428851442019
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteEsp lamp not illuminating
    • NoteRear direction indicators slightly discoloured

  18. Fail119,464 miles (+11,510)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    617117622096
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEsp lamp not illuminating

  19. Pass107,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    128688521010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,954 miles (+10,743)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    858281321051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass97,211 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    833410330083
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass89,376 miles (+13,674)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    761894529050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,702 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    993193327321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    511713986227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,760 miles (+9,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    773803386278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  26. Pass60,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    904406745285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OFU

Does S3 OFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 OFU expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 OFU?
The MOT on S3 OFU expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 OFU done?
S3 OFU was recorded at 183,447 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has S3 OFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OFU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 OFU 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 OFU find?
S3 OFU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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