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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 UNBMOT history

S3 UNB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

S3 UNB blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,258 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UNB was last recorded at 145,258 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 2,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2007: 80,484 miles, lower than 722,205 miles on 21 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,999 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,259 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,258 miles
  • 2024 – 142,999 miles
  • 2021 – 142,997 miles
  • 2020 – 142,667 miles
  • 2019 – 141,160 miles
  • 2018 – 135,554 miles
  • 2017 – 129,262 miles
  • 2016 – 127,143 miles
  • 2015 – 123,565 miles
  • 2013 – 119,378 miles
  • 2012 – 115,312 miles
  • 2011 – 111,945 miles
  • 2010 – 108,606 miles
  • 2009 – 100,737 miles
  • 2008 – 91,175 miles
  • 2007 – 80,484 miles
  • 2006 – 722,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,258 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,258 miles (+2,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,258 miles
    Test number
    143243765612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass142,999 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    751068908572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,997 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,997 miles
    Test number
    170182675689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,667 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,667 miles
    Test number
    160818113326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    937136953941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,160 miles (+5,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    630488461112
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass135,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,554 miles
    Test number
    192168239432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,554 miles (+6,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,554 miles
    Test number
    573979172239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  9. Pass129,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,262 miles
    Test number
    164558414637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,262 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,262 miles
    Test number
    658248210495
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  11. Fail129,262 miles (+2,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,262 miles
    Test number
    775368605498
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  12. Pass127,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    303542475878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,143 miles (+3,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    686142877687
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass123,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    765224655040
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail123,565 miles (+4,187)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    467630655051
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass119,378 miles (+4,066)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    739425813286
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

  17. Pass115,312 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    318157022436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,945 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    737223341219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,606 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    191459770159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,603 miles (+7,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    522133370101
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass100,737 miles (+9,562)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,737 miles
    Test number
    612526379160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,175 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    784279268111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,484 miles (-641,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    334116867153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass722,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    722,205 miles
    Test number
    881572676189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,205 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    993252776152
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about S3 UNB

Does S3 UNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 UNB expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 UNB?
The MOT on S3 UNB expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 UNB done?
S3 UNB was recorded at 145,258 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has S3 UNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UNB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 UNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 UNB find?
S3 UNB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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