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Audi S3

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 RXJMOT history

S3 RXJ is a green petrol Audi S3 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 175,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

S3 RXJ green Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
175,146 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RXJ was last recorded at 175,146 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,019 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
5,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,146 miles
  • 2023 – 170,895 miles
  • 2022 – 159,886 miles
  • 2021 – 152,687 miles
  • 2020 – 152,130 miles
  • 2018 – 148,654 miles
  • 2017 – 136,397 miles
  • 2016 – 126,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,146 miles (+127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,146 miles
    Test number
    271253668796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rusted
  2. Fail175,019 miles (+4,124)3 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,019 miles
    Test number
    216915655880
    • DangerousCentral Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail fouling exhaust (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rusted
  3. Pass170,895 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,895 miles
    Test number
    344064307030
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail170,890 miles (+11,004)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,890 miles
    Test number
    249981274763
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass159,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    917191833220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,886 miles (+7,199)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    504551212854
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both for left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass152,687 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,687 miles
    Test number
    316418365366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,130 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,130 miles
    Test number
    353798071054
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail152,128 miles (+3,474)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,128 miles
    Test number
    550649516140
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass148,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,654 miles
    Test number
    770085352946
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail148,654 miles (+12,257)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,654 miles
    Test number
    854647165233
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass136,397 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    136395688773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Fail132,418 miles (+5,675)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,418 miles
    Test number
    822536311265
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.7 % (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureCoil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass126,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    670031415812
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S3 RXJ

Does S3 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 RXJ expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 RXJ?
The MOT on S3 RXJ expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 RXJ done?
S3 RXJ was recorded at 175,146 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 5,827 miles a year.
Has S3 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RXJ has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 RXJ 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 RXJ find?
S3 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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