
Audi S3
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
S3 RJVMOT history
S3 RJV is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 151,282 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 RJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 9 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 RJV was last recorded at 151,282 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 1,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 149,292 miles · 3 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,990 miles
- Average per year
- 5,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 151,282 miles
- 2020 – 149,292 miles
- 2019 – 146,221 miles
- 2018 – 142,643 miles
- 2017 – 138,082 miles
- 2016 – 130,610 miles
- 2015 – 126,003 miles
- 2014 – 119,213 miles
- 2013 – 115,480 miles
- 2012 – 113,922 miles
- 2011 – 107,756 miles
- 2010 – 97,134 miles
- 2009 – 86,923 miles
- 2008 – 77,378 miles
- 2007 – 65,958 miles
- 2006 – 53,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,282 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,282 miles
- Test number
- 849346937601
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,292 miles (+3,071)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 149,292 miles
- Test number
- 316438586088
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washers poor but still supplying fluid to screen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,221 miles (+3,578)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 146,221 miles
- Test number
- 784909163700
- AdvisoryNearside Front CV boot holed but not letting out grease
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,643 miles (+4,561)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 142,643 miles
- Test number
- 563954293954
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass138,082 miles (+7,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 138,082 miles
- Test number
- 931432140597
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,610 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 130,610 miles
- Test number
- 551362399854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,609 miles (+4,606)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,609 miles
- Test number
- 266011593962
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 126,003 miles
- Test number
- 858339165053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,003 miles (+6,790)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,003 miles
- Test number
- 497979165063
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass119,213 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 119,213 miles
- Test number
- 717361684012
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass115,480 miles (+1,558)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 115,480 miles
- Test number
- 638991783080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,922 miles (+474)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 113,922 miles
- Test number
- 548254442220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,448 miles (+5,692)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,448 miles
- Test number
- 816846732274
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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)
Pass107,756 miles (+10,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 107,756 miles
- Test number
- 788073151299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,134 miles (+10,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 97,134 miles
- Test number
- 650149830204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,923 miles (+9,545)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 86,923 miles
- Test number
- 952122359204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,378 miles (+11,420)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,378 miles
- Test number
- 193206828230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,958 miles (+12,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 65,958 miles
- Test number
- 152169317261
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass53,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 53,726 miles
- Test number
- 981093526267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 RJV
- Does S3 RJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 RJV expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 RJV?
- The MOT on S3 RJV expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 RJV done?
- S3 RJV was recorded at 151,282 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 5,662 miles a year.
- Has S3 RJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 RJV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2016.
- Has the mileage on S3 RJV 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 RJV find?
- S3 RJV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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