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Audi S3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 POTMOT history

S3 POT is a yellow petrol Audi S3 first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

S3 POT yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
118,524 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 POT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 POT was last recorded at 118,524 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,069 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,524 miles
  • 2023 – 118,069 miles
  • 2022 – 116,517 miles
  • 2021 – 113,066 miles
  • 2020 – 112,566 miles
  • 2018 – 111,662 miles
  • 2017 – 109,298 miles
  • 2016 – 98,912 miles
  • 2015 – 92,574 miles
  • 2014 – 89,943 miles
  • 2013 – 87,709 miles
  • 2012 – 79,056 miles
  • 2011 – 72,289 miles
  • 2010 – 68,316 miles
  • 2009 – 63,180 miles
  • 2008 – 54,356 miles
  • 2007 – 48,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,524 miles
    Test number
    838929374344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,524 miles (+455)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,524 miles
    Test number
    751093394001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  3. Pass118,069 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,069 miles
    Test number
    591308262136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,517 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    181681312669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,066 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    749524785926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,566 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    199332301111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,662 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,662 miles
    Test number
    912602176712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,298 miles (+10,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    719479995998
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

  9. Pass98,912 miles (+6,338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    208583568821
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryX2 WIPERS POOR

  10. Pass92,574 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    237593165102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,559 miles (+2,616)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    288000865458
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,943 miles (+2,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    748849504173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    396922003150
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

  14. Fail87,708 miles (+8,652)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    209042203444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

  15. Pass79,056 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    555851102190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,981 miles (+6,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    778457392011
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,289 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    328587391084
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail72,276 miles (+3,960)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    787245091096
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass68,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    482641190058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail68,316 miles (+5,136)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    701431790033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass63,180 miles (+8,824)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    923301779074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note80% travel on handbrake lever

  22. Pass54,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    563791278035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,354 miles (+5,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    671501878034
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass48,965 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    940940587080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,963 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    192304977028
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S3 POT

Does S3 POT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 POT expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 POT?
The MOT on S3 POT expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 POT done?
S3 POT was recorded at 118,524 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has S3 POT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 POT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 POT 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 POT find?
S3 POT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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