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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 OUCMOT history

S3 OUC is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S3 OUC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,647 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OUC
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
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OUC was last recorded at 126,647 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,120 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,527 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,647 miles
  • 2025 – 125,120 miles
  • 2024 – 122,354 miles
  • 2022 – 121,557 miles
  • 2021 – 121,274 miles
  • 2020 – 117,946 miles
  • 2019 – 113,770 miles
  • 2018 – 111,220 miles
  • 2017 – 107,995 miles
  • 2016 – 104,096 miles
  • 2015 – 99,690 miles
  • 2014 – 93,157 miles
  • 2013 – 89,884 miles
  • 2012 – 82,823 miles
  • 2011 – 76,549 miles
  • 2010 – 69,240 miles
  • 2009 – 62,254 miles
  • 2008 – 54,566 miles
  • 2007 – 49,228 miles
  • 2006 – 42,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,647 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Underguards and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,647 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    923938185109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,120 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    339112874307
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,354 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,354 miles
    Test number
    203681956183
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,557 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,557 miles
    Test number
    678055944020
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass121,274 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,274 miles
    Test number
    536330665119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,946 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,946 miles
    Test number
    166871133183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,770 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    487255802160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    626895485621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail111,220 miles (+3,225)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    545719323159
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass107,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    967864240433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail107,995 miles (+3,899)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    893343900517
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass104,096 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,096 miles
    Test number
    887704485632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,033 miles (+4,343)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    966344360353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,690 miles
    Test number
    146965272277
    • AdvisoryUnderguards and engine covers fitted

  15. Fail99,690 miles (+6,533)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,690 miles
    Test number
    520023395421
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderguards and engine covers fitted

  16. Fail93,157 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    318625464254
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front outer cv boots secured by cable ties

  17. Pass93,157 miles (+3,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    958195164253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front outer cv boots secured by cable ties

  18. Pass89,884 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    608620033356
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass82,823 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    647798232330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,549 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    348779321367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass76,549 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    877719521353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,240 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    223285030393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail69,144 miles (+6,890)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    724240630378
    • DangerousBoth front tyres have a cut not to the cords
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has a cut not to the cords

  24. Pass62,254 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    231849729380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,566 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    330673238324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,228 miles (+6,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    754535737332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass42,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    380125206207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OUC

Does S3 OUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OUC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OUC?
The MOT on S3 OUC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OUC done?
S3 OUC was recorded at 126,647 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has S3 OUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OUC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 OUC 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 OUC find?
S3 OUC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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