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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 OOVMOT history

S3 OOV is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

S3 OOV yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
145,208 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OOV
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
14 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OOV was last recorded at 145,208 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,995 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,208 miles
  • 2022 – 144,995 miles
  • 2021 – 144,199 miles
  • 2020 – 143,217 miles
  • 2019 – 141,991 miles
  • 2018 – 139,649 miles
  • 2017 – 137,108 miles
  • 2016 – 134,549 miles
  • 2015 – 130,059 miles
  • 2014 – 121,612 miles
  • 2013 – 113,848 miles
  • 2012 – 108,681 miles
  • 2011 – 98,744 miles
  • 2010 – 97,398 miles
  • 2009 – 95,393 miles
  • 2008 – 93,326 miles
  • 2007 – 89,930 miles
  • 2006 – 84,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,208 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under side corrosion to most suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,208 miles (+213)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,208 miles
    Test number
    840830081303
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under side corrosion to most suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,995 miles
    Test number
    194586005879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,995 miles (+796)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,995 miles
    Test number
    361424979704
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,199 miles (+982)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,199 miles
    Test number
    274294525800
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass143,217 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    676213017799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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. Fail143,196 miles (+1,205)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,196 miles
    Test number
    466754776039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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. Pass141,991 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,991 miles
    Test number
    745975455162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,649 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    652342242792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,108 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,108 miles
    Test number
    955521126684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    321251665942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail134,549 miles (+4,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    738843573466
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass130,059 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,059 miles
    Test number
    295587795113
    • 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)

  13. Fail129,818 miles (+8,206)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,818 miles
    Test number
    155877885129
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass121,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,612 miles
    Test number
    157635094103
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail121,612 miles (+7,764)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,612 miles
    Test number
    615345894131
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass113,848 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,848 miles
    Test number
    808748763142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,681 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    347554182120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,363 miles (+9,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    199515272139
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail98,744 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    368947681161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass98,744 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    548707681105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,398 miles (+2,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    362459780116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass95,393 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    601568689106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,326 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    594186038123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    563733647163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,928 miles (+5,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,928 miles
    Test number
    530792647155
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass84,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,448 miles
    Test number
    803577546157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,448 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,448 miles
    Test number
    924477946194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S3 OOV

Does S3 OOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 OOV expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 OOV?
The MOT on S3 OOV expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 OOV done?
S3 OOV was recorded at 145,208 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has S3 OOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OOV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 OOV 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 OOV find?
S3 OOV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint; general under side corrosion to most suspension components; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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