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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 VMOMOT history

S3 VMO is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 216,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S3 VMO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
216,186 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VMO
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
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VMO was last recorded at 216,186 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,881 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
8,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,186 miles
  • 2025 – 214,881 miles
  • 2023 – 213,058 miles
  • 2022 – 211,052 miles
  • 2021 – 209,814 miles
  • 2020 – 207,829 miles
  • 2019 – 202,030 miles
  • 2018 – 189,506 miles
  • 2017 – 186,019 miles
  • 2016 – 177,246 miles
  • 2015 – 172,103 miles
  • 2014 – 159,155 miles
  • 2013 – 150,192 miles
  • 2012 – 140,125 miles
  • 2011 – 120,554 miles
  • 2010 – 96,445 miles
  • 2009 – 85,836 miles
  • 2008 – 72,468 miles
  • 2007 – 59,385 miles
  • 2006 – 46,360 miles
  • 2005 – 33,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, still preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,186 miles (+1,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    216,186 miles
    Test number
    818559460530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass214,881 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    214,881 miles
    Test number
    274455647196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass213,058 miles (+2,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    213,058 miles
    Test number
    397633188413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass211,052 miles (+1,238)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    211,052 miles
    Test number
    967210049877
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass209,814 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    209,814 miles
    Test number
    901385847294
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail209,808 miles (+1,979)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,808 miles
    Test number
    703493542728
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken self levelling sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,829 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    207,829 miles
    Test number
    554414413573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,030 miles (+12,524)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    202,030 miles
    Test number
    182185709409
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass189,506 miles (+3,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    189,506 miles
    Test number
    588840667527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass186,019 miles (+8,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    186,019 miles
    Test number
    141580234453
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber broken but system is still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass177,246 miles (+5,143)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    177,246 miles
    Test number
    572160528679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault with heldex unit 4 wheel drive ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly chipped

  12. Pass172,103 miles (+12,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,103 miles
    Test number
    749440715162
    • NoteRear coil spring insulators in poor condition.
    • NoteRear tyres on 2mm.

  13. Pass159,155 miles (+8,963)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    159,155 miles
    Test number
    269112514461
    • Note1x Exhaust rubber damaged not resulting in exhaust sytem being inadaquatly supported
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass150,192 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    150,192 miles
    Test number
    837537973194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,125 miles (+19,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    396316552491
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass120,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    246421881228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,554 miles (+24,109)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    295030181256
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome wear in o/s/rear rollbar link

  18. Pass96,445 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    303000370475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s & n/s/f discs worn on inner faces

  19. Fail96,432 miles (+10,596)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    761063660245
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s & n/s/f discs worn on inner faces

  20. Pass85,836 miles (+13,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    953615379206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,468 miles (+13,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    380755578231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    302947077207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,385 miles (+13,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    283706777281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass46,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    351285776491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,360 miles (+12,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    570145776255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass33,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    380749175202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VMO

Does S3 VMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VMO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VMO?
The MOT on S3 VMO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VMO done?
S3 VMO was recorded at 216,186 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,674 miles a year.
Has S3 VMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VMO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 VMO 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 VMO find?
S3 VMO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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