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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 PXXMOT history

S3 PXX is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S3 PXX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
198,067 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PXX was last recorded at 198,067 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,067 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,067 miles
  • 2025 – 191,517 miles
  • 2024 – 187,334 miles
  • 2023 – 185,930 miles
  • 2022 – 184,515 miles
  • 2021 – 183,482 miles
  • 2020 – 177,443 miles
  • 2019 – 171,584 miles
  • 2018 – 168,076 miles
  • 2017 – 163,345 miles
  • 2016 – 155,118 miles
  • 2015 – 146,052 miles
  • 2014 – 135,403 miles
  • 2013 – 121,763 miles
  • 2012 – 113,268 miles
  • 2011 – 102,790 miles
  • 2010 – 94,511 miles
  • 2009 – 83,117 miles
  • 2008 – 64,764 miles
  • 2007 – 42,802 miles
  • 2006 – 32,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,067 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    198,067 miles
    Test number
    365961222387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail198,067 miles (+6,550)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,067 miles
    Test number
    346884288595
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    191,517 miles
    Test number
    830253851430
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail191,517 miles (+4,183)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,517 miles
    Test number
    550018141908
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass187,334 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    187,334 miles
    Test number
    654749543089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,930 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,930 miles
    Test number
    757774616741
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,515 miles
    Test number
    868002596271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,514 miles (+1,032)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,514 miles
    Test number
    947834328589
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear headlight level sensor damage

  9. Pass183,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    183,482 miles
    Test number
    549435536581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail183,482 miles (+6,039)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,482 miles
    Test number
    719814789194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass177,443 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,443 miles
    Test number
    671398298090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,584 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,584 miles
    Test number
    876831907689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,076 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,076 miles
    Test number
    991985184659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,345 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    163,345 miles
    Test number
    979104072399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    332945587934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,118 miles (+9,066)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    119586012582
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass146,052 miles (+10,649)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    305064325440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    585865824287
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail135,403 miles (+13,640)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    777673624212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass121,763 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,763 miles
    Test number
    217344313273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,268 miles
    Test number
    176327922290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail113,268 miles (+10,478)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,268 miles
    Test number
    807786322250
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail102,790 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    225244021222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass102,790 miles (+8,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    296914421206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass94,511 miles (+11,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,511 miles
    Test number
    781344610284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass83,117 miles (+18,353)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    480887829291
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  27. Pass64,764 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    330160428214
    • NoteN/S wiper blade worn
    • NoteOil half way
    • NoteTracking

  28. Fail64,764 miles (+21,962)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    452280428225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S wiper blade worn
    • NoteOil half way
    • NoteTracking

  29. Pass42,802 miles (+10,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    942541627217
    • 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)

  30. Pass32,695 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    153118056130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    484205966028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PXX

Does S3 PXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PXX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PXX?
The MOT on S3 PXX is valid until 9 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 PXX done?
S3 PXX was recorded at 198,067 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,194 miles a year.
Has S3 PXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PXX has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 PXX 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 PXX find?
S3 PXX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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