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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 UPHMOT history

S3 UPH is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S3 UPH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
131,611 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UPH was last recorded at 131,611 miles on 8 May 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,584 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,611 miles
  • 2025 – 127,796 miles
  • 2017 – 109,436 miles
  • 2016 – 99,356 miles
  • 2014 – 99,156 miles
  • 2013 – 96,790 miles
  • 2012 – 89,539 miles
  • 2011 – 83,863 miles
  • 2010 – 79,215 miles
  • 2009 – 62,354 miles
  • 2008 – 60,492 miles
  • 2007 – 58,319 miles
  • 2006 – 52,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,611 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,611 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    952353987078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,584 miles (+3,788)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    746413818921
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass127,796 miles (+18,360)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,796 miles
    Test number
    958111497090
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass109,436 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    618926276663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,356 miles (+200)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    798261902116
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  6. Pass99,156 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    119339504353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass96,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    499560313499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,790 miles (+7,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    357480913392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass89,539 miles (+5,676)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    669135952327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass83,863 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    466340781216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail83,858 miles (+4,643)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    816135651279
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,215 miles (+16,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    351775810438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,354 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    464259869027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,492 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    503740978234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    564154337204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,318 miles (+6,033)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    200359127229
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,285 miles (+304)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    942280606207
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

  18. Fail51,981 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    543787486163
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about S3 UPH

Does S3 UPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UPH is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UPH?
The MOT on S3 UPH is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UPH done?
S3 UPH was recorded at 131,611 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has S3 UPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UPH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 UPH 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 UPH find?
S3 UPH passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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