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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 VBXMOT history

S3 VBX is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

S3 VBX silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,992 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VBX was last recorded at 125,992 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,891 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,992 miles
  • 2022 – 125,891 miles
  • 2021 – 124,750 miles
  • 2018 – 123,190 miles
  • 2017 – 120,206 miles
  • 2015 – 112,179 miles
  • 2013 – 109,581 miles
  • 2012 – 105,191 miles
  • 2011 – 99,096 miles
  • 2010 – 92,151 miles
  • 2009 – 84,849 miles
  • 2008 – 77,031 miles
  • 2007 – 70,155 miles
  • 2006 – 64,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,992 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings missing but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to pipe at union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to pipe at union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose fouling against suspension mounting bolt
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,992 miles (+101)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    484544609497
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings missing but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to pipe at union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to pipe at union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose fouling against suspension mounting bolt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,891 miles (+1,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    693580975693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R wheel binding slightly

  3. Pass124,750 miles (+1,560)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,750 miles
    Test number
    619133601673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips all under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter loose but not likely to become detached

  4. Pass123,190 miles (+2,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    712708631434
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance flickers (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  5. Pass120,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    294398904662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Fail120,206 miles (+8,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    911635941317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass112,179 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    556205535127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass109,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    538293553368
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail109,572 miles (+4,381)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    907413953322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass105,191 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    467689042329
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  11. Pass99,096 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,096 miles
    Test number
    269407051361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,151 miles (+7,302)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    491418350483
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front inner and outer cv gaiters deteriorated
    • NoteSlight cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

  13. Pass84,849 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,849 miles
    Test number
    880394729336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,031 miles (+6,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    342452438380
    • NoteN/s front inner/outer tyre treads near bald and o/s/front inner/outer tyre treads worn low 225/45/17y

  15. Pass70,155 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    942590237368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    771489026305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VBX

Does S3 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VBX expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VBX?
The MOT on S3 VBX expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VBX done?
S3 VBX was recorded at 125,992 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has S3 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VBX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 VBX 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 VBX find?
S3 VBX passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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