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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 UGTMOT history

S3 UGT is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S3 UGT blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,850 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UGT was last recorded at 151,850 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,378 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,850 miles
  • 2025 – 150,378 miles
  • 2024 – 149,043 miles
  • 2023 – 144,936 miles
  • 2022 – 141,347 miles
  • 2021 – 137,050 miles
  • 2020 – 133,436 miles
  • 2019 – 128,419 miles
  • 2018 – 123,648 miles
  • 2017 – 122,307 miles
  • 2016 – 120,568 miles
  • 2015 – 117,678 miles
  • 2014 – 113,929 miles
  • 2013 – 109,681 miles
  • 2012 – 105,105 miles
  • 2011 – 99,732 miles
  • 2010 – 95,160 miles
  • 2009 – 90,541 miles
  • 2008 – 86,301 miles
  • 2007 – 82,054 miles
  • 2006 – 77,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,850 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On shaker plates

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,850 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,850 miles
    Test number
    205672991627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,378 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    100918114737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,043 miles (+11)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,043 miles
    Test number
    116731838235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near rear hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near rear hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail149,032 miles (+4,096)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,032 miles
    Test number
    962703925333
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near rear hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near rear hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass144,936 miles (+3,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,936 miles
    Test number
    423228460597
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,347 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    720577908401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,050 miles (+3,614)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    435813546836
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,436 miles (+5,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    742774600113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,419 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    424041143133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,648 miles
    Test number
    471445506819
    • AdvisoryOil leaking,

  11. Fail123,648 miles (+1,341)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,648 miles
    Test number
    614831019959
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking,

  12. Pass122,307 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    681161042483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    455806261146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,568 miles (+2,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    185171434411
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,678 miles (+3,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    576251045009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,929 miles (+4,248)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,929 miles
    Test number
    638214004169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass109,681 miles (+4,576)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    218296813172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCreaking noise on nearside front corner
    • NoteNearsaide front rack boot twisted but no split

  18. Pass105,105 miles (+5,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    917794912111
    • NoteMovement in both upper strut housing mountings ok yet

  19. Pass99,732 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    629473801190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail99,724 miles (+4,564)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    319903301166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass95,160 miles (+4,619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    292351510134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  22. Pass90,541 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    432585809105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,301 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    772408108142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  24. Fail86,270 miles (+4,216)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    763317708189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

  25. Pass82,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,054 miles
    Test number
    270127107164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,054 miles (+4,515)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,054 miles
    Test number
    430793107194
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres just on limit of 1.6mm

  27. Pass77,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    820154416131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail77,538 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    424504216149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 UGT

Does S3 UGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UGT is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UGT?
The MOT on S3 UGT is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UGT done?
S3 UGT was recorded at 151,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has S3 UGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UGT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 UGT 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 UGT find?
S3 UGT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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