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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 VDGMOT history

S3 VDG is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S3 VDG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
157,443 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VDG was last recorded at 157,443 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,711 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
732 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,443 miles
  • 2025 – 156,711 miles
  • 2024 – 155,982 miles
  • 2023 – 150,099 miles
  • 2022 – 145,386 miles
  • 2021 – 143,597 miles
  • 2020 – 139,489 miles
  • 2019 – 138,085 miles
  • 2018 – 134,707 miles
  • 2017 – 132,026 miles
  • 2016 – 125,922 miles
  • 2015 – 120,338 miles
  • 2014 – 114,337 miles
  • 2013 – 105,517 miles
  • 2012 – 97,794 miles
  • 2011 – 92,867 miles
  • 2010 – 84,765 miles
  • 2009 – 78,453 miles
  • 2008 – 71,393 miles
  • 2007 – 66,001 miles
  • 2006 – 59,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,443 miles (+732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,443 miles
    Test number
    330285061543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,711 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    156,711 miles
    Test number
    953930109812
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass155,982 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    702824277197
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail155,964 miles (+5,865)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,964 miles
    Test number
    752051796888
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass150,099 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,099 miles
    Test number
    296171397364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,386 miles (+1,789)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,386 miles
    Test number
    501178138770
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,597 miles (+4,108)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,597 miles
    Test number
    548176261970
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,489 miles (+1,404)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,489 miles
    Test number
    991909254754
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,085 miles (+3,378)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,085 miles
    Test number
    329650268683
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass134,707 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    341169286226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,026 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    241961082096
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass125,922 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    238017209930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,338 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    617686375027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,337 miles
    Test number
    575352874097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,337 miles (+8,820)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,337 miles
    Test number
    238981574067
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass105,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    368575563046
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail105,517 miles (+7,723)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    946315063014
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail97,794 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    159483372437
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass97,794 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    439163672012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,867 miles (+8,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    989396371045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,765 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    194041160488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes binding on free wheel

  22. Pass84,765 miles (+6,312)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    642831060013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes binding on free wheel

  23. Pass78,453 miles (+7,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    702555579027
    • NoteOil leak osf driveshaft seal
    • NoteSlight play nsf wheel

  24. Pass71,393 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    110999878062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,001 miles (+6,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    184995647409
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass59,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,885 miles
    Test number
    654491456006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,885 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,885 miles
    Test number
    233421556023
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S3 VDG

Does S3 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VDG is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VDG?
The MOT on S3 VDG is valid until 31 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 VDG done?
S3 VDG was recorded at 157,443 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has S3 VDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VDG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VDG 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 VDG find?
S3 VDG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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