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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,763 cc

S3 VFOMOT history

S3 VFO is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S3 VFO silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,349 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,763 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VFO was last recorded at 153,349 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,525 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,824 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,349 miles
  • 2024 – 150,525 miles
  • 2023 – 147,614 miles
  • 2022 – 146,339 miles
  • 2021 – 141,751 miles
  • 2020 – 137,711 miles
  • 2019 – 133,197 miles
  • 2018 – 128,286 miles
  • 2017 – 122,277 miles
  • 2016 – 116,817 miles
  • 2015 – 111,567 miles
  • 2014 – 105,010 miles
  • 2013 – 99,024 miles
  • 2012 – 92,629 miles
  • 2011 – 84,325 miles
  • 2010 – 76,270 miles
  • 2009 – 65,715 miles
  • 2008 – 57,719 miles
  • 2007 – 52,815 miles
  • 2006 – 44,783 miles
  • 2005 – 37,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,349 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,349 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,349 miles
    Test number
    605488603145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,525 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    943615906263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,614 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    693750869919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,339 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,339 miles
    Test number
    818771007876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,334 miles (+4,583)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,334 miles
    Test number
    834153369873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,751 miles
    Test number
    310317728882
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail141,751 miles (+4,040)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,751 miles
    Test number
    652190354573
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass137,711 miles (+86)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,711 miles
    Test number
    611079025205
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,625 miles (+4,428)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    640960113471
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,197 miles (+4,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,197 miles
    Test number
    695941064255
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides, (F/R) start splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & Dust cover perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    889104953267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail128,286 miles (+6,009)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    498618308915
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass122,277 miles (+5,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    416780628071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass116,817 miles (+5,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    765057324847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Pass111,567 miles (+6,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    821997897266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  16. Pass105,010 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,010 miles
    Test number
    499965904421
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail104,971 miles (+5,947)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    517792104363
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass99,024 miles (+6,395)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    478921213463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass92,629 miles (+8,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    806330202341
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass84,325 miles (+8,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    745161901365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass76,270 miles (+10,555)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    582488900347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGrease around offside front cv boot

  22. Fail65,715 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    220508109397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass65,715 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    612468209347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,719 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    344192518313
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine under tray clip broken away

  25. Fail57,719 miles (+4,904)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    994124608360
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine under tray clip broken away

  26. Pass52,815 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    492494427489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    881690256209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,783 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    150794356282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,107 miles
    Test number
    634832345301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VFO

Does S3 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VFO is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VFO?
The MOT on S3 VFO is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VFO done?
S3 VFO was recorded at 153,349 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has S3 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VFO has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 VFO 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 VFO find?
S3 VFO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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