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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 TVUMOT history

S3 TVU is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

S3 TVU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,842 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TVU was last recorded at 170,842 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,426 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,416 miles
Average per year
9,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,842 miles
  • 2025 – 164,426 miles
  • 2024 – 154,017 miles
  • 2022 – 153,658 miles
  • 2021 – 150,353 miles
  • 2020 – 143,014 miles
  • 2019 – 130,642 miles
  • 2018 – 126,795 miles
  • 2017 – 111,466 miles
  • 2016 – 97,301 miles
  • 2015 – 80,060 miles
  • 2014 – 61,855 miles
  • 2013 – 42,789 miles
  • 2012 – 32,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Wipers starting to streak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,842 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,842 miles
    Test number
    391732822942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,426 miles
    Test number
    674890888507
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail164,426 miles (+10,409)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,426 miles
    Test number
    764945550623
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass154,017 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,017 miles
    Test number
    428680886286
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass153,658 miles (+3,305)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,658 miles
    Test number
    344682836233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass150,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,353 miles
    Test number
    534403950975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail150,343 miles (+7,329)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    587962853285
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass143,014 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,014 miles
    Test number
    355977572169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,642 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,642 miles
    Test number
    745821110252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,795 miles (+15,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    155806593189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass111,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    693083606904
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to streak
  12. Fail111,466 miles (+14,165)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    969821555125
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to streak
  13. Pass97,301 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    218969511325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail97,211 miles (+17,151)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    516602693350
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass80,060 miles (+18,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    585504565085
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded at base
  16. Pass61,855 miles (+19,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    837313764097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,789 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    739626943009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    148086762064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TVU

Does S3 TVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TVU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TVU?
The MOT on S3 TVU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TVU done?
S3 TVU was recorded at 170,842 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,866 miles a year.
Has S3 TVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TVU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TVU 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 TVU find?
S3 TVU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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