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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 PRDMOT history

S3 PRD is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 22 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S3 PRD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,114 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PRD was last recorded at 146,114 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,974 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,114 miles
  • 2024 – 145,974 miles
  • 2023 – 144,751 miles
  • 2021 – 142,997 miles
  • 2020 – 132,973 miles
  • 2019 – 126,851 miles
  • 2017 – 121,537 miles
  • 2016 – 107,514 miles
  • 2015 – 91,971 miles
  • 2014 – 80,130 miles
  • 2013 – 73,015 miles
  • 2012 – 66,150 miles
  • 2011 – 60,085 miles
  • 2010 – 52,784 miles
  • 2009 – 46,530 miles
  • 2008 – 39,733 miles
  • 2007 – 32,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,114 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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,114 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,114 miles
    Test number
    804948169580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,974 miles (+1,223)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    890600399954
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,751 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,751 miles
    Test number
    581903128959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,997 miles
    Test number
    459387257457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,997 miles (+4,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,997 miles
    Test number
    398903526993
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,105 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    292926216555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,105 miles (+5,132)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    419429693148
    • MajorEmissions not tested car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,973 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    968472487621
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,973 miles (+6,122)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    405920946997
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    578567673211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,851 miles (+5,314)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    378162448423
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass121,537 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    358713162097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail121,521 miles (+14,007)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,521 miles
    Test number
    958214371211
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass107,514 miles (+15,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,514 miles
    Test number
    105224182935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,971 miles (+11,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,971 miles
    Test number
    552288004792
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass80,130 miles (+7,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    379907734304
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    365172953364
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail73,015 miles (+6,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    486141253453
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass66,150 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    476803942328
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass60,085 miles (+7,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,085 miles
    Test number
    109273041382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

  21. Pass52,784 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    763071850388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,530 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    510325449397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,733 miles (+7,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    930104058307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,234 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,234 miles
    Test number
    710071747332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,510 miles
    Test number
    120272707491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PRD

Does S3 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PRD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PRD?
The MOT on S3 PRD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 PRD done?
S3 PRD was recorded at 146,114 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has S3 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PRD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 PRD 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 PRD find?
S3 PRD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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