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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 UNVMOT history

S3 UNV is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

S3 UNV grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,545 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UNV was last recorded at 154,545 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,533 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,545 miles
  • 2025 – 149,808 miles
  • 2024 – 144,071 miles
  • 2023 – 137,024 miles
  • 2022 – 131,919 miles
  • 2021 – 128,145 miles
  • 2020 – 125,468 miles
  • 2019 – 122,498 miles
  • 2018 – 118,759 miles
  • 2017 – 115,077 miles
  • 2016 – 109,685 miles
  • 2015 – 106,172 miles
  • 2014 – 101,749 miles
  • 2013 – 97,495 miles
  • 2012 – 93,847 miles
  • 2011 – 89,021 miles
  • 2010 – 81,342 miles
  • 2009 – 75,005 miles
  • 2008 – 69,716 miles
  • 2007 – 65,609 miles
  • 2006 – 57,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,545 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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,545 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,545 miles
    Test number
    832592883943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,533 miles (+4,725)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,533 miles
    Test number
    862053900221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,808 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,808 miles
    Test number
    922115163529
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail149,789 miles (+5,718)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    160156630451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass144,071 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,071 miles
    Test number
    312593169601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,024 miles (+5,105)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    600107038175
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,919 miles
    Test number
    132192581121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from front suspension

  8. Fail131,919 miles (+3,774)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,919 miles
    Test number
    206995855005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from front suspension

  9. Pass128,145 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    303432877991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,468 miles (+2,970)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    367722079201
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,498 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    139757731504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,759 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    467580576532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,752 miles (+3,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    864642650746
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,077 miles (+5,392)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    789653652416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,685 miles (+3,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    679217647852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,172 miles
    Test number
    407018475000
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail106,172 miles (+4,423)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,172 miles
    Test number
    558158675093
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass101,749 miles (+4,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    189373174434
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass97,495 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,495 miles
    Test number
    179787863059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,847 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,847 miles
    Test number
    658189362019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,021 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    726122761020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,342 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    300995130057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,005 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    783835819004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    980303108077
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail69,716 miles (+4,107)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    912722308075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    140863097039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail65,609 miles (+8,176)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    190712297048
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass57,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    340087386063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,430 miles (+43)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    140197486082
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  30. Fail57,387 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    323193086065
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

Questions about S3 UNV

Does S3 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UNV is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UNV?
The MOT on S3 UNV is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UNV done?
S3 UNV was recorded at 154,545 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has S3 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UNV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 UNV 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 UNV find?
S3 UNV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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