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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 UYRMOT history

S3 UYR is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S3 UYR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,365 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UYR was last recorded at 176,365 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,380 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,985 miles
Average per year
7,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,365 miles
  • 2023 – 170,380 miles
  • 2020 – 165,621 miles
  • 2019 – 151,888 miles
  • 2018 – 142,598 miles
  • 2017 – 125,253 miles
  • 2016 – 114,623 miles
  • 2015 – 105,507 miles
  • 2014 – 94,729 miles
  • 2013 – 86,660 miles
  • 2012 – 77,617 miles
  • 2011 – 68,984 miles
  • 2010 – 61,811 miles
  • 2009 – 54,591 miles
  • 2008 – 46,292 miles
  • 2006 – 36,828 miles
  • 2005 – 29,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,365 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,365 miles
    Test number
    489487442019
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail176,365 miles (+5,985)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,365 miles
    Test number
    608283188004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass170,380 miles (+4,759)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,380 miles
    Test number
    363464839369
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,621 miles (+3)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,621 miles
    Test number
    730295711988
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVac leak around inlet manifold area

  5. Fail165,618 miles (+13,730)2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,618 miles
    Test number
    528431954498
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVac leak around inlet manifold area

  6. Pass151,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,888 miles
    Test number
    836175134257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,886 miles (+9,288)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,886 miles
    Test number
    826354714956
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,598 miles
    Test number
    188014711113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail142,598 miles (+17,345)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,598 miles
    Test number
    488943510136
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    701970288606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail125,253 miles (+10,630)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    209612076593
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass114,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    192497137597
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  13. Fail114,623 miles (+9,116)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    401460839854
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  14. Pass105,507 miles (+10,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    238825205117
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,729 miles (+8,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    138501074005
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge

  16. Pass86,660 miles (+9,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    176997863066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass77,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    497908302116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail77,616 miles (+8,632)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,616 miles
    Test number
    849468702109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass68,984 miles (+7,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    205175601128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,811 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    453907610108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail61,728 miles (+7,137)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    524314510124
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    370549319124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,591 miles (+8,299)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    430668419102
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass46,292 miles (+9,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    283197408189
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,828 miles (+7,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    573188136343
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass29,476 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    184152545205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,352 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    333005135245
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S3 UYR

Does S3 UYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UYR is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UYR?
The MOT on S3 UYR is valid until 14 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 UYR done?
S3 UYR was recorded at 176,365 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
Has S3 UYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UYR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 UYR 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 UYR find?
S3 UYR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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