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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.

S3 RJV blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass151,282 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. Pass130,610 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    551362399854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. Pass126,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,003 miles
    Test number
    858339165053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass115,480 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    638991783080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,922 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,922 miles
    Test number
    548254442220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass97,134 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    650149830204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,923 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,923 miles
    Test number
    952122359204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,378 miles (+11,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    193206828230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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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