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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 PNSMOT history

S3 PNS is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S3 PNS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,834 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PNS was last recorded at 150,834 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,816 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,834 miles
  • 2025 – 149,302 miles
  • 2024 – 147,634 miles
  • 2023 – 146,221 miles
  • 2022 – 144,237 miles
  • 2021 – 133,775 miles
  • 2020 – 130,269 miles
  • 2019 – 124,523 miles
  • 2018 – 117,278 miles
  • 2017 – 113,843 miles
  • 2016 – 111,050 miles
  • 2015 – 106,892 miles
  • 2014 – 95,092 miles
  • 2013 – 82,127 miles
  • 2012 – 73,776 miles
  • 2011 – 62,258 miles
  • 2010 – 51,844 miles
  • 2009 – 46,853 miles
  • 2008 – 40,432 miles
  • 2007 – 34,333 miles
  • 2006 – 28,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,834 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,834 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,834 miles
    Test number
    496162397599
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,816 miles (+1,514)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    294882495962
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,302 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,302 miles
    Test number
    429361360543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,634 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,634 miles
    Test number
    214235340161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,221 miles (+1,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,221 miles
    Test number
    875416857360
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass144,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,237 miles
    Test number
    440606841399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,237 miles (+10,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,237 miles
    Test number
    995629547699
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    804639905141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,775 miles (+3,506)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    839592443908
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,269 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,269 miles
    Test number
    717000505524
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail130,269 miles (+5,746)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,269 miles
    Test number
    887448778719
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass124,523 miles (+7,245)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,523 miles
    Test number
    359032855158
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass117,278 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    907043063372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,218 miles (+3,375)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    992065098910
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass113,843 miles (+2,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    614727186769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass111,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    795380708104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,050 miles (+4,158)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    592639359391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass106,892 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    136488335298
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/lipped
    • NoteNearside front shock damp
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres on 2mm and 3mm also stepped on tread

  19. Fail106,892 miles (+11,800)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    528248035269
    • FailureNearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/lipped
    • NoteNearside front shock damp
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres on 2mm and 3mm also stepped on tread

  20. Pass95,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    496139534279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  21. Fail95,092 miles (+12,965)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    765799634251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  22. Pass82,127 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    887782223241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,776 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    705651932284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,258 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    309842441221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,844 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    971792320262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,853 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    953826329225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,432 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    304746808242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,409 miles (+6,076)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,409 miles
    Test number
    364965808223
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  29. Pass34,333 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    903937027228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    624458626285
    • 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)

Questions about S3 PNS

Does S3 PNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PNS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PNS?
The MOT on S3 PNS is valid until 10 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 PNS done?
S3 PNS was recorded at 150,834 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
Has S3 PNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PNS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 PNS 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 PNS find?
S3 PNS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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