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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 TCAMOT history

S3 TCA is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S3 TCA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,014 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TCA was last recorded at 93,014 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,308 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,706 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,014 miles
  • 2025 – 91,308 miles
  • 2024 – 85,244 miles
  • 2023 – 79,401 miles
  • 2022 – 73,386 miles
  • 2021 – 66,524 miles
  • 2020 – 63,439 miles
  • 2019 – 60,103 miles
  • 2018 – 57,967 miles
  • 2017 – 57,559 miles
  • 2016 – 48,422 miles
  • 2015 – 41,069 miles
  • 2014 – 33,241 miles
  • 2013 – 22,706 miles
  • 2012 – 19,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Breaking Up

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel cap seal starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    469270922351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Breaking Up

  2. Fail93,014 miles (+1,706)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    819022443799
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Breaking Up

  3. Pass91,308 miles (+6,064)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    956515267783
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn edges. Outer sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,244 miles (+5,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    146655212440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  5. Pass79,401 miles (+6,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    709554883384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  6. Pass73,386 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    292153897248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has multiple cuts not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,524 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    869780453637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,439 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    339013742536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail63,431 miles (+3,328)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    915343057650
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,103 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    840395581212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,967 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    400065659616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    720576907470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,559 miles (+2,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    506546814865
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass54,829 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    464892668340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,422 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    222636343232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,069 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    599271325164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level below min
    • NoteOil level below min
    • NoteServive light is on

  17. Pass41,069 miles (+7,828)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    829431425134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level below min
    • NoteOil level below min
    • NoteServive light is on

  18. Pass33,241 miles (+10,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    107064494092
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear

  19. Pass22,706 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,706 miles
    Test number
    188581183456
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail22,706 miles (+2,807)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,706 miles
    Test number
    156350883418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass19,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,899 miles
    Test number
    818078562263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TCA

Does S3 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TCA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TCA?
The MOT on S3 TCA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TCA done?
S3 TCA was recorded at 93,014 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has S3 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TCA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 TCA 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 TCA find?
S3 TCA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside rear suspension bump stop breaking up.

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