Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
S3 PBYMOT history
S3 PBY is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 105,429 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 PBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 PBY was last recorded at 105,429 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,429 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,429 miles
- 2022 – 103,891 miles
- 2021 – 100,640 miles
- 2020 – 99,029 miles
- 2019 – 94,479 miles
- 2018 – 86,421 miles
- 2017 – 77,896 miles
- 2016 – 70,871 miles
- 2015 – 61,969 miles
- 2014 – 54,397 miles
- 2013 – 52,177 miles
- 2012 – 51,612 miles
- 2011 – 50,642 miles
- 2010 – 48,921 miles
- 2009 – 43,368 miles
- 2008 – 33,318 miles
- 2007 – 25,061 miles
- 2006 – 20,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,429 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,429 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 105,429 miles
- Test number
- 678561727289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail105,429 miles (+1,538)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,429 miles
- Test number
- 169311182420
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,891 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 103,891 miles
- Test number
- 937986107084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,640 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 100,640 miles
- Test number
- 801040852653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,029 miles (+4,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,029 miles
- Test number
- 370432132854
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary.
Pass94,479 miles (+8,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,479 miles
- Test number
- 656062888791
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly faded
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly faded
Pass86,421 miles (+8,525)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,421 miles
- Test number
- 778667656646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front
Pass77,896 miles (+7,025)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,896 miles
- Test number
- 691155790722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,871 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 70,871 miles
- Test number
- 686433923697
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass61,969 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,969 miles
- Test number
- 972396150776
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail61,962 miles (+7,565)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,962 miles
- Test number
- 519607882099
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,397 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,397 miles
- Test number
- 347401014420
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,177 miles
- Test number
- 845863133232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,177 miles (+565)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,177 miles
- Test number
- 257983533207
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,612 miles (+970)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,612 miles
- Test number
- 325261542415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,642 miles (+1,721)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 50,642 miles
- Test number
- 596784321236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,921 miles (+5,553)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 48,921 miles
- Test number
- 441609930208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,368 miles (+10,050)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,368 miles
- Test number
- 333539639158
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,318 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 33,318 miles
- Test number
- 441080438152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,309 miles (+8,248)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,309 miles
- Test number
- 222989728137
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass25,061 miles (+4,487)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,061 miles
- Test number
- 754843267189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,574 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,574 miles
- Test number
- 450770076246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
Questions about S3 PBY
- Does S3 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 PBY expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 PBY?
- The MOT on S3 PBY expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 PBY done?
- S3 PBY was recorded at 105,429 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
- Has S3 PBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 PBY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 PBY 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 PBY find?
- S3 PBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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