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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 OWXMOT history

S3 OWX is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S3 OWX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,491 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OWX was last recorded at 146,491 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,567 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,924 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,491 miles
  • 2025 – 143,567 miles
  • 2024 – 139,945 miles
  • 2023 – 134,226 miles
  • 2022 – 130,848 miles
  • 2021 – 128,674 miles
  • 2020 – 125,320 miles
  • 2019 – 121,823 miles
  • 2018 – 113,992 miles
  • 2017 – 104,919 miles
  • 2016 – 96,296 miles
  • 2015 – 93,379 miles
  • 2014 – 88,086 miles
  • 2013 – 83,479 miles
  • 2012 – 79,001 miles
  • 2011 – 73,502 miles
  • 2009 – 67,615 miles
  • 2008 – 52,281 miles
  • 2007 – 44,395 miles
  • 2006 – 26,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,491 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,491 miles
    Test number
    987797505412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,567 miles (+3,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    993308107916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySmall damage to front inner sills by jack
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip zone "A" upper

  3. Pass139,945 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,945 miles
    Test number
    507064521178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,941 miles (+5,715)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,941 miles
    Test number
    286616629145
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass134,226 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    365641039409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,848 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,848 miles
    Test number
    410598096875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,674 miles (+3,354)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    447929966080
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,320 miles (+3,497)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    884468248925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass121,823 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    368263766931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,992 miles (+117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    594380008456
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail113,875 miles (+8,956)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    716347599744
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass104,919 miles (+8,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    220845985216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,296 miles (+2,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    442737748246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  14. Pass93,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    337405435002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,379 miles (+5,293)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    405444435070
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp adjuster o/s faulty not adjusting

  16. Pass88,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    175249734482
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail88,086 miles (+4,607)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    547049334067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass83,479 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,479 miles
    Test number
    619694623066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,001 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    347090732065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    486211541091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,502 miles (+5,887)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    155261131447
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass67,615 miles (+15,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    881659199233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass52,281 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    472389008375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteKnocking noise from offside front unable to find any faults

  24. Fail52,279 miles (+7,884)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    992729908311
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteKnocking noise from offside front unable to find any faults

  25. Pass44,395 miles (+17,775)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    423791057116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,620 miles
    Test number
    220041916416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OWX

Does S3 OWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OWX is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OWX?
The MOT on S3 OWX is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OWX done?
S3 OWX was recorded at 146,491 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has S3 OWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OWX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 OWX 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 OWX find?
S3 OWX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides in wheel arch; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides.

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