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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 SOEMOT history

S3 SOE is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S3 SOE red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,841 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SOE was last recorded at 157,841 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,639 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,202 miles
Average per year
5,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,841 miles
  • 2025 – 151,639 miles
  • 2024 – 144,607 miles
  • 2023 – 142,812 miles
  • 2022 – 142,811 miles
  • 2020 – 142,591 miles
  • 2019 – 133,957 miles
  • 2018 – 127,753 miles
  • 2017 – 123,842 miles
  • 2016 – 116,356 miles
  • 2015 – 105,287 miles
  • 2014 – 94,635 miles
  • 2013 – 87,856 miles
  • 2012 – 81,286 miles
  • 2011 – 78,784 miles
  • 2010 – 73,297 miles
  • 2009 – 66,081 miles
  • 2008 – 61,449 miles
  • 2007 – 55,100 miles
  • 2006 – 46,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,841 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,841 miles (+6,202)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,841 miles
    Test number
    718837408015
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,639 miles (+7,032)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,639 miles
    Test number
    687979111179
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,607 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    775761732858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    584080487343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,811 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,811 miles
    Test number
    984360449993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,591 miles (+239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,591 miles
    Test number
    738826201278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail142,352 miles (+8,395)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,352 miles
    Test number
    539084327614
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to floor section front to centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section front to centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to under floor components

  8. Pass133,957 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    235228247294
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,957 miles (+6,204)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    958387225162
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,753 miles (+486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,753 miles
    Test number
    727115237661
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail127,267 miles (+3,425)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    252725138339
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass123,842 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    326330852974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail123,842 miles (+7,486)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    358826448538
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass116,356 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,356 miles
    Test number
    136447072802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail116,242 miles (+10,955)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,242 miles
    Test number
    534469755996
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass105,287 miles (+164)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    381121467395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  17. Fail105,123 miles (+10,488)3 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    859452662933
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  18. Pass94,635 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    719658494238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,582 miles (+6,726)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    459911494260
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass87,856 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    288543543268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass81,286 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    646728132250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,784 miles (+5,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    388889741499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear disc's lipped

  23. Fail73,297 miles (+209)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    152039050780
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteThis is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

  24. Fail73,088 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    424783840264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass73,088 miles (+7,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    774013340223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass66,081 miles (+4,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    952056439214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass61,449 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    773142948201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,100 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,100 miles
    Test number
    212360257208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,973 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    111874736255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass46,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    534104736281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 SOE

Does S3 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SOE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SOE?
The MOT on S3 SOE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SOE done?
S3 SOE was recorded at 157,841 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,693 miles a year.
Has S3 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SOE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 SOE 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 SOE find?
S3 SOE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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