Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc
S3 OWDMOT history
S3 OWD is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 82,531 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 OWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 OWD was last recorded at 82,531 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,573 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,958 miles
- Average per year
- 1,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,531 miles
- 2025 – 79,573 miles
- 2024 – 75,820 miles
- 2023 – 73,473 miles
- 2022 – 70,273 miles
- 2021 – 67,327 miles
- 2020 – 64,347 miles
- 2018 – 62,994 miles
- 2017 – 62,043 miles
- 2016 – 58,484 miles
- 2015 – 52,343 miles
- 2008 – 51,265 miles
- 2007 – 50,055 miles
- 2005 – 49,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,531 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,531 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 82,531 miles
- Test number
- 585231048633
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,573 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 79,573 miles
- Test number
- 808030203240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,480 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,480 miles
- Test number
- 780447477770
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,820 miles (+2,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,820 miles
- Test number
- 918101415497
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,473 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,473 miles
- Test number
- 472812759355
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,473 miles (+3,200)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,473 miles
- Test number
- 462313948044
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,273 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 306470275026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,273 miles (+2,946)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 102545394706
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,327 miles (+2,980)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 67,327 miles
- Test number
- 500178607091
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,347 miles (+1,353)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 64,347 miles
- Test number
- 526288590038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,994 miles (+951)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 62,994 miles
- Test number
- 547178325925
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,043 miles (+3,559)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,043 miles
- Test number
- 472249812522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,484 miles (+6,141)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,484 miles
- Test number
- 811186301825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,343 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 52,343 miles
- Test number
- 978862271367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,265 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 51,265 miles
- Test number
- 600794968179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,055 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 50,055 miles
- Test number
- 521125067131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 49,669 miles
- Test number
- 250373565316
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about S3 OWD
- Does S3 OWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OWD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 OWD?
- The MOT on S3 OWD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 OWD done?
- S3 OWD was recorded at 82,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,598 miles a year.
- Has S3 OWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 OWD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 OWD 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 OWD find?
- S3 OWD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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