
Audi S3
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
S3 RUJMOT history
S3 RUJ is a grey petrol Audi S3 first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 180,464 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,204 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 RUJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 RUJ was last recorded at 180,464 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 180,078 miles · 18 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 386 miles
- Average per year
- 8,204 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 180,464 miles
- 2021 – 165,000 miles
- 2020 – 149,324 miles
- 2019 – 134,305 miles
- 2018 – 127,896 miles
- 2017 – 126,570 miles
- 2016 – 125,476 miles
- 2015 – 121,633 miles
- 2014 – 119,839 miles
- 2013 – 118,612 miles
- 2012 – 117,998 miles
- 2011 – 110,533 miles
- 2010 – 86,013 miles
- 2009 – 76,449 miles
- 2008 – 67,562 miles
- 2007 – 57,422 miles
- 2006 – 47,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- Advisory225 45 17Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,464 miles (+386)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 180,464 miles
- Test number
- 105464446316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory225 45 17
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,078 miles (+15,078)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,078 miles
- Test number
- 359719826396
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory225 45 17
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,000 miles (+268)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,000 miles
- Test number
- 657070790568
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail164,732 miles (+15,408)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,732 miles
- Test number
- 385722464904
- MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour side lights (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,324 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 149,324 miles
- Test number
- 367377348411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,906 miles (+14,601)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,906 miles
- Test number
- 754970843971
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak housing on ns of head
Pass134,305 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 134,305 miles
- Test number
- 718089514245
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,896 miles (+1,326)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,896 miles
- Test number
- 628626175531
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,570 miles
- Test number
- 992156930064
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,570 miles (+1,094)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,570 miles
- Test number
- 346212638315
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Pass125,476 miles (+3,843)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 125,476 miles
- Test number
- 568926297891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,633 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 121,633 miles
- Test number
- 406300145070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Pass119,839 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 305751714023
- NoteO/s rear and n/s rear brake discs corroded
Fail119,839 miles (+1,227)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 947659004073
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s rear and n/s rear brake discs corroded
Pass118,612 miles (+614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 118,612 miles
- Test number
- 319497403064
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,998 miles (+7,465)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 117,998 miles
- Test number
- 517839302002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 110,533 miles
- Test number
- 727075511094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,533 miles (+24,520)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,533 miles
- Test number
- 116785411006
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 86,013 miles
- Test number
- 171659400469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail86,013 miles (+9,564)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,013 miles
- Test number
- 573768000004
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,449 miles (+8,887)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,449 miles
- Test number
- 774782219034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,562 miles (+10,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 67,562 miles
- Test number
- 382221318013
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,422 miles (+9,814)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 57,422 miles
- Test number
- 830040717080
- NoteOffside rear tyre splits to inner sidewall
Pass47,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 47,608 miles
- Test number
- 353636316019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 RUJ
- Does S3 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 RUJ expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 RUJ?
- The MOT on S3 RUJ expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 RUJ done?
- S3 RUJ was recorded at 180,464 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
- Has S3 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 RUJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S3 RUJ 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 RUJ find?
- S3 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; 225 45 17; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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