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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S3 OVJMOT history

S3 OVJ is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S3 OVJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,603 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OVJ was last recorded at 116,603 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 15,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,387 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,216 miles
Average per year
5,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,603 miles
  • 2025 – 101,387 miles
  • 2024 – 96,386 miles
  • 2023 – 92,345 miles
  • 2022 – 89,735 miles
  • 2021 – 86,865 miles
  • 2020 – 82,548 miles
  • 2019 – 78,540 miles
  • 2018 – 72,294 miles
  • 2017 – 65,215 miles
  • 2016 – 60,929 miles
  • 2015 – 55,731 miles
  • 2014 – 48,945 miles
  • 2013 – 40,428 miles
  • 2012 – 31,897 miles
  • 2011 – 26,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,603 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored just within requirement

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front rearview mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear slight damage to nsr outer sidewall of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,603 miles (+15,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,603 miles
    Test number
    868592388074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,387 miles (+5,001)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,387 miles
    Test number
    287518537048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,386 miles (+4,041)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    522127607064
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,345 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    605016702470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    147148014062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,735 miles (+2,870)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    966049122719
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,865 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    272808897393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    598021822157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,548 miles (+4,008)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    372578228961
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass78,540 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    436532960363
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored just within requirement (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front rearview mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front creaking noise from suspension area /cause not identified

  11. Fail78,528 miles (+6,234)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    820491617185
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored just within requirement (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front rearview mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass72,294 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    367064227902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to nsr outer sidewall of tyre

  13. Fail72,290 miles (+7,075)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    730862368607
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to nsr outer sidewall of tyre

  14. Pass65,215 miles (+4,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    982119923402
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,929 miles (+5,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    549668106409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread

  16. Fail55,731 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,731 miles
    Test number
    468930845106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass55,731 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,731 miles
    Test number
    908630145187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,945 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    997118874187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,428 miles (+8,531)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,428 miles
    Test number
    767097673169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass31,897 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,897 miles
    Test number
    765890262135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    477655951227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OVJ

Does S3 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OVJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OVJ?
The MOT on S3 OVJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OVJ done?
S3 OVJ was recorded at 116,603 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
Has S3 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OVJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 OVJ 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 OVJ find?
S3 OVJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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