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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S3 TSFMOT history

S3 TSF is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S3 TSF red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,708 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TSF was last recorded at 132,708 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,690 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,708 miles
  • 2024 – 127,198 miles
  • 2023 – 121,171 miles
  • 2022 – 115,051 miles
  • 2021 – 110,448 miles
  • 2020 – 105,522 miles
  • 2019 – 100,338 miles
  • 2016 – 98,243 miles
  • 2015 – 88,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,708 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front fluctuation while braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,708 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,708 miles
    Test number
    876068442597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail132,690 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,690 miles
    Test number
    841823482565
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Center Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass127,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,198 miles
    Test number
    539388216278
    • AdvisoryNo emissions readings
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail127,198 miles (+6,027)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,198 miles
    Test number
    370927236409
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions readings
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass121,171 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    837741405632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,051 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    348790190607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,448 miles (+13)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    424246437202
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fluctuation while braking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fluctuation while braking
  8. Fail110,435 miles (+4,913)1 dangerous2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    388856685034
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fluctuation while braking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fluctuation while braking
  9. Pass105,522 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    232631674079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,338 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,338 miles
    Test number
    946180072203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    358848460767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,243 miles (+10,019)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    516560430820
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass88,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    457681298534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall has slight damage

Questions about S3 TSF

Does S3 TSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TSF is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 TSF?
The MOT on S3 TSF is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TSF done?
S3 TSF was recorded at 132,708 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has S3 TSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TSF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TSF 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 TSF find?
S3 TSF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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