
Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
S3 PBAMOT history
S3 PBA is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,143 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2025
- Mileage
- 144,143 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 PBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 PBA was last recorded at 144,143 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 140,430 miles · 19 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,713 miles
- Average per year
- 6,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 144,143 miles
- 2023 – 140,430 miles
- 2022 – 140,155 miles
- 2021 – 132,489 miles
- 2020 – 127,774 miles
- 2017 – 114,039 miles
- 2016 – 108,560 miles
- 2015 – 104,109 miles
- 2014 – 99,246 miles
- 2013 – 93,930 miles
- 2012 – 87,817 miles
- 2011 – 81,721 miles
- 2010 – 76,443 miles
- 2009 – 56,833 miles
- 2008 – 26,624 miles
- 2007 – 23,774 miles
- 2006 – 20,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Front wings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,143 miles (+3,713)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 144,143 miles
- Test number
- 715411302381
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,430 miles (+26)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 140,430 miles
- Test number
- 836996803385
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wings corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Fail140,404 miles (+249)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,404 miles
- Test number
- 411404594253
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront wings corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Fail140,155 miles (+7,666)1 dangerous14 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,155 miles
- Test number
- 230256114051
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod detached (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor rod insecure (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,489 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 132,489 miles
- Test number
- 421826894761
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlight level sensor rods broken but in correct position
Fail132,489 miles (+4,715)8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,489 miles
- Test number
- 535530641183
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlight level sensor rods broken but in correct position
Pass127,774 miles (+106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,774 miles
- Test number
- 709323715740
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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))
Fail127,668 miles (+13,629)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,668 miles
- Test number
- 355681896328
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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))
Pass114,039 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 114,039 miles
- Test number
- 888601593754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,037 miles (+8)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,037 miles
- Test number
- 353135089450
- FailureEmissions not tested over heat (7.3.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,029 miles (+5,469)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,029 miles
- Test number
- 834896691439
- FailureEmissions not tested over heat (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass108,560 miles (+4,451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 108,560 miles
- Test number
- 261709279737
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass104,109 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 104,109 miles
- Test number
- 867517415112
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail104,109 miles (+4,863)12 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,109 miles
- Test number
- 658311815185
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass99,246 miles (+5,316)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,246 miles
- Test number
- 718583314181
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass93,930 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 93,930 miles
- Test number
- 125979403112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,930 miles (+6,113)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,930 miles
- Test number
- 936416603181
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,817 miles
- Test number
- 915681302179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,817 miles (+6,096)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,817 miles
- Test number
- 158756692085
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fail81,721 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,721 miles
- Test number
- 335126771063
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass81,721 miles (+5,278)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 81,721 miles
- Test number
- 825066271065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,443 miles (+19,610)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 76,443 miles
- Test number
- 830807920175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,833 miles
- Test number
- 213399749489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,833 miles (+30,209)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,833 miles
- Test number
- 311598149155
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,624 miles
- Test number
- 783178888068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,624 miles (+2,850)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,624 miles
- Test number
- 164895288485
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,774 miles (+3,356)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,774 miles
- Test number
- 302511247186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 20,418 miles
- Test number
- 613122846159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 PBA
- Does S3 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 PBA expired on 18 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 PBA?
- The MOT on S3 PBA expired on 18 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 PBA done?
- S3 PBA was recorded at 144,143 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
- Has S3 PBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 PBA has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on S3 PBA 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 PBA find?
- S3 PBA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.
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