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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S3 URCMOT history

S3 URC is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S3 URC blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,070 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 URC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 URC was last recorded at 98,070 miles on 1 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,063 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,070 miles
  • 2024 – 95,578 miles
  • 2022 – 93,554 miles
  • 2021 – 87,898 miles
  • 2020 – 82,164 miles
  • 2019 – 77,161 miles
  • 2018 – 74,265 miles
  • 2017 – 65,753 miles
  • 2016 – 56,983 miles
  • 2015 – 51,871 miles
  • 2014 – 45,735 miles
  • 2013 – 34,941 miles
  • 2012 – 28,996 miles
  • 2011 – 20,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All 4 tyres winter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,070 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    933504627553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail98,063 miles (+2,485)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    723615989134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass95,578 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    488704092323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass93,554 miles (+5,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    471330961983
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass87,898 miles (+5,734)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    451998017446
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,164 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    550288771425
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres winter
  7. Fail82,164 miles (+5,003)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    122890661249
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres winter
  8. Pass77,161 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    849076116596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    924534296374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail74,265 miles (+8,512)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    168891261004
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass65,753 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    522738373406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,983 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    441737158686
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass51,871 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,871 miles
    Test number
    188998265156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,735 miles (+10,794)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    457777764105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,941 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    269538063415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,996 miles (+8,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    279716962461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass20,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    136445371194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 URC

Does S3 URC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 URC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 URC?
The MOT on S3 URC is valid until 30 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 URC done?
S3 URC was recorded at 98,070 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has S3 URC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 URC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 URC 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 URC find?
S3 URC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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