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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.

S3 RUJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass180,464 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass149,324 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,324 miles
    Test number
    367377348411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. Pass125,476 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,476 miles
    Test number
    568926297891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass76,449 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    774782219034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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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