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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 UMFMOT history

S3 UMF is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S3 UMF grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,510 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UMF was last recorded at 65,510 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,633 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,510 miles
  • 2025 – 64,633 miles
  • 2024 – 63,786 miles
  • 2023 – 62,831 miles
  • 2022 – 61,871 miles
  • 2021 – 61,397 miles
  • 2020 – 60,274 miles
  • 2019 – 58,102 miles
  • 2018 – 54,842 miles
  • 2017 – 52,527 miles
  • 2016 – 51,563 miles
  • 2015 – 49,143 miles
  • 2014 – 47,027 miles
  • 2013 – 44,090 miles
  • 2012 – 42,036 miles
  • 2011 – 39,885 miles
  • 2009 – 37,976 miles
  • 2008 – 36,850 miles
  • 2007 – 35,177 miles
  • 2006 – 33,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,510 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,510 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    391176994470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass64,633 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    296723383146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail64,615 miles (+829)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    120366907824
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    854991589833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail63,786 miles (+955)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    405148710734
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    564255363968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,831 miles (+960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    607475637982
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass61,871 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    558218484676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,397 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,397 miles
    Test number
    908082618091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail61,378 miles (+1,104)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    295094406296
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,274 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    537791632335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,102 miles (+3,260)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,102 miles
    Test number
    393710961407
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass54,842 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    931788635606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,527 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    965099425649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,563 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    279881244287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,143 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    119128415271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,027 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    369303934299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,090 miles (+2,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    436521133282
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass42,036 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    296046932229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,885 miles (+1,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    877500581009
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass37,976 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,976 miles
    Test number
    951596339349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,850 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    524740878153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,177 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    932787587194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,173 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,173 miles
    Test number
    692925587111
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  25. Pass35,173 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,173 miles
    Test number
    874835687130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    532696486119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 UMF

Does S3 UMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UMF is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UMF?
The MOT on S3 UMF is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UMF done?
S3 UMF was recorded at 65,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has S3 UMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UMF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 UMF 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 UMF find?
S3 UMF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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