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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 PPGMOT history

S3 PPG is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 7 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2022.

S3 PPG red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2023
Mileage
155,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PPG was last recorded at 155,400 miles on 10 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2022: 155,400 miles, lower than 155,723 miles on 13 Apr 2022.

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
155,723 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,400 miles
  • 2019 – 154,054 miles
  • 2018 – 150,284 miles
  • 2017 – 139,916 miles
  • 2016 – 130,344 miles
  • 2015 – 127,445 miles
  • 2014 – 123,242 miles
  • 2013 – 106,781 miles
  • 2012 – 99,349 miles
  • 2011 – 92,963 miles
  • 2009 – 87,551 miles
  • 2008 – 82,291 miles
  • 2007 – 76,239 miles
  • 2006 – 66,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,400 miles

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,400 miles (-323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,400 miles
    Test number
    948689374354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,723 miles (+1,669)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    640525811512
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,054 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,054 miles
    Test number
    861109300239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail153,961 miles (+3,677)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,961 miles
    Test number
    695814136919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed/damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower surface rust at rear suspension cross member and atatchments
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass150,284 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,284 miles
    Test number
    352567909567
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail150,282 miles (+10,366)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,282 miles
    Test number
    889031587106
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass139,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,916 miles
    Test number
    633741104975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,916 miles (+9,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,916 miles
    Test number
    746511514057
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass130,344 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    178489344671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass127,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,445 miles
    Test number
    478155765080
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Fail127,445 miles (+4,203)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,445 miles
    Test number
    935605865061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  12. Pass123,242 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    147261974463
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail123,236 miles (+16,455)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    505099764078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass106,781 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,781 miles
    Test number
    646154363082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,349 miles (+6,386)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,349 miles
    Test number
    277530072038
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge
    • NoteFront discs rusty on i8nside edge
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering side arm

  16. Pass92,963 miles (+5,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    208937711091
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass87,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    191937639305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,551 miles (+5,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    594167039349
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass82,291 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,291 miles
    Test number
    994273438366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,239 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    410490637347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,178 miles (+9,603)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    930136607359
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass66,575 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    182442066245
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S3 PPG

Does S3 PPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 PPG expired on 9 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 PPG?
The MOT on S3 PPG expired on 9 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 PPG done?
S3 PPG was recorded at 155,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2022, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has S3 PPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PPG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 PPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 PPG find?
S3 PPG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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