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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 RVVMOT history

S3 RVV is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S3 RVV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,155 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RVV was last recorded at 128,155 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,234 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,921 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,155 miles
  • 2025 – 125,234 miles
  • 2024 – 122,600 miles
  • 2023 – 118,464 miles
  • 2022 – 113,804 miles
  • 2021 – 105,946 miles
  • 2020 – 96,730 miles
  • 2019 – 96,376 miles
  • 2018 – 92,639 miles
  • 2017 – 90,526 miles
  • 2016 – 72,925 miles
  • 2015 – 71,334 miles
  • 2014 – 69,890 miles
  • 2013 – 64,791 miles
  • 2012 – 57,701 miles
  • 2011 – 56,711 miles
  • 2010 – 53,224 miles
  • 2009 – 43,785 miles
  • 2008 – 35,996 miles
  • 2007 – 30,952 miles
  • 2006 – 24,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,155 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,155 miles (+2,921)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,155 miles
    Test number
    514735041345
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass125,234 miles (+2,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,234 miles
    Test number
    557244759567
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,600 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    671162278927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,464 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,464 miles
    Test number
    549205766714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,804 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    991432474719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,946 miles (+9,216)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    114816622401
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,730 miles (+354)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,730 miles
    Test number
    621462819313
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,376 miles (+3,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    330201225392
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass92,639 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    701674080814
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin
  10. Pass90,526 miles (+17,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    499747725721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,925 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    698676628352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,842 miles (+1,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    200971516803
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken linkage (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass71,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    852783074503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Fail71,334 miles (+1,444)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    339463432551
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass69,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    345497594200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,890 miles (+5,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    548397694252
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass64,791 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    806721173232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    926746162148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,693 miles (+982)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,693 miles
    Test number
    347696962189
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass56,711 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    506765441156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    251495250423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,224 miles (+20)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    230995150466
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Fail53,204 miles (+9,419)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    890632850146
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to get low on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • NoteSigns fuel filter starting to go porous - not leaking at time of test
  24. Pass43,785 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    613199149193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,996 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    222328408155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,952 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,952 miles
    Test number
    894724417156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,943 miles (+6,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,943 miles
    Test number
    334673717106
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  28. Pass24,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,616 miles
    Test number
    724739706137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RVV

Does S3 RVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RVV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RVV?
The MOT on S3 RVV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 RVV done?
S3 RVV was recorded at 128,155 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has S3 RVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RVV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S3 RVV 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 RVV find?
S3 RVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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