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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 RPGMOT history

S3 RPG is a grey petrol Audi S3 first used on 5 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

S3 RPG grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,142 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RPG was last recorded at 92,142 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,142 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,142 miles
  • 2025 – 89,646 miles
  • 2024 – 89,080 miles
  • 2023 – 87,683 miles
  • 2022 – 85,462 miles
  • 2020 – 85,314 miles
  • 2019 – 81,828 miles
  • 2018 – 76,153 miles
  • 2017 – 68,194 miles
  • 2015 – 62,403 miles
  • 2014 – 58,171 miles
  • 2013 – 54,006 miles
  • 2012 – 51,641 miles
  • 2011 – 49,546 miles
  • 2010 – 45,709 miles
  • 2009 – 43,787 miles
  • 2007 – 38,699 miles
  • 2006 – 32,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside dip beam appears faulty.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    356403998649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail92,142 miles (+2,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    778590846163
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass89,646 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,646 miles
    Test number
    623451699890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail89,641 miles (+561)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    788235170043
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    383558810038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,079 miles (+1,396)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,079 miles
    Test number
    726117061548
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,683 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    554803231807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam appears faulty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,652 miles (+2,190)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    602979316810
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam appears faulty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,462 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    530985034773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,314 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    316422306191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,828 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    204944288214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    833415262581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,153 miles (+7,959)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    904862377996
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass68,194 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    845650966373
    • 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. Fail68,174 miles (+5,771)5 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    939193903574
    • DangerousFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit near side and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,403 miles (+4,232)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    586172525043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage to inner and outer sidewalls

  17. Pass58,171 miles (+4,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    946187914096
    • NoteSurface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe

  18. Pass54,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    429233123005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,006 miles (+2,365)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    859223123070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,641 miles (+2,095)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    547159102033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre approaching wear indicators
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approaching wear indicators
    • NoteSlight pitting to offside rear brake disc inner face

  21. Pass49,546 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    175742531425
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs rusty and poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty and poor condition

  22. Fail49,537 miles (+3,828)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,537 miles
    Test number
    658188221063
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs rusty and poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty and poor condition

  23. Pass45,709 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    181747720429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail45,706 miles (+1,919)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,706 miles
    Test number
    904566420084
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  25. Pass43,787 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    573640539048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,699 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    270715027270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass32,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    793446626261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RPG

Does S3 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RPG is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RPG?
The MOT on S3 RPG is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 RPG done?
S3 RPG was recorded at 92,142 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,015 miles a year.
Has S3 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RPG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 RPG 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 RPG find?
S3 RPG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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