
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass159,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 159,886 miles
- Test number
- 917191833220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass152,687 miles (+557)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 152,687 miles
- Test number
- 316418365366
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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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