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Audi A3

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,968 cc

S3 PDYMOT history

S3 PDY is an orange petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

S3 PDY orange Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
111,870 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PDY was last recorded at 111,870 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 13,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2010: 68,011 miles, lower than 116,607 miles on 27 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,726 miles · 2 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
13,144 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,870 miles
  • 2020 – 98,726 miles
  • 2019 – 92,685 miles
  • 2013 – 88,248 miles
  • 2012 – 79,992 miles
  • 2010 – 68,011 miles
  • 2009 – 92,680 miles
  • 2008 – 69,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,870 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,870 miles (+13,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    574775513767
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,726 miles (+6,041)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    523286123257
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,685 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    290689037239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,248 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    765125613338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,230 miles (+8,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    455880913463
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  6. Pass79,992 miles (+5,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    495821542358
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass74,019 miles (+6,008)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    198750912091
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear lamp cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall cracked

  8. Pass68,011 miles (-48,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    720533920360
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass116,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    580679030246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail116,607 miles (+23,927)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    652459730287
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail92,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    363479239439
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,680 miles (+23,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    400449139280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    564398248285
    • NoteRear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

  14. Fail69,140 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    704278848264
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Questions about S3 PDY

Does S3 PDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 PDY expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 PDY?
The MOT on S3 PDY expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 PDY done?
S3 PDY was recorded at 111,870 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has S3 PDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PDY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on S3 PDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 PDY find?
S3 PDY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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