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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

S3 SBXMOT history

S3 SBX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S3 SBX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,219 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SBX was last recorded at 118,219 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,660 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,559 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,219 miles
  • 2025 – 110,660 miles
  • 2024 – 107,802 miles
  • 2023 – 103,071 miles
  • 2022 – 97,119 miles
  • 2021 – 91,572 miles
  • 2020 – 88,963 miles
  • 2019 – 86,176 miles
  • 2018 – 83,008 miles
  • 2017 – 81,048 miles
  • 2016 – 79,538 miles
  • 2015 – 73,137 miles
  • 2014 – 63,888 miles
  • 2013 – 57,145 miles
  • 2012 – 48,379 miles
  • 2011 – 30,028 miles
  • 2010 – 12,899 miles
  • 2009 – 5,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,219 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Fuel cap sealing device deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring various components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,219 miles (+7,559)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,219 miles
    Test number
    908436460127
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass110,660 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    178449028168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,802 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    260668051738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,071 miles (+5,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    455105777470
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,119 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,119 miles
    Test number
    708804220357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,572 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    517765850918
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass88,963 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    467035993499
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass86,176 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,176 miles
    Test number
    692512779651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal age cracked requires attention

  9. Pass83,008 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    203156484034
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring various components

  10. Fail83,000 miles (+1,952)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    251858090495
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring various components

  11. Pass81,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    177366729613
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to sills

  12. Fail81,048 miles (+1,510)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    836736296336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to sills

  13. Pass79,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    539588494537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,538 miles (+6,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    376766078693
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass73,137 miles (+9,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,137 miles
    Test number
    504754388237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindcsreen damaged - close to limit

  16. Pass63,888 miles (+6,743)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    988797044240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteApprox 3mm left on rear tyres
    • NoteSlight lip on front inner brake discs

  17. Pass57,145 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    866206443210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    308978342268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,377 miles (+18,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    135678642299
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass30,028 miles (+17,129)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    888871031284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,899 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,899 miles
    Test number
    113418220277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,844 miles (+7,424)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,844 miles
    Test number
    933733220297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass5,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    5,420 miles
    Test number
    591275729269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 SBX

Does S3 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SBX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SBX?
The MOT on S3 SBX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SBX done?
S3 SBX was recorded at 118,219 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has S3 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SBX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 SBX 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 SBX find?
S3 SBX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, and 3 more.

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