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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 VREMOT history

S3 VRE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S3 VRE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,762 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VRE was last recorded at 183,762 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,762 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,762 miles
  • 2025 – 180,409 miles
  • 2024 – 177,559 miles
  • 2023 – 170,897 miles
  • 2022 – 169,436 miles
  • 2021 – 169,291 miles
  • 2020 – 167,524 miles
  • 2019 – 166,557 miles
  • 2018 – 164,869 miles
  • 2017 – 161,677 miles
  • 2016 – 161,430 miles
  • 2014 – 159,828 miles
  • 2013 – 157,911 miles
  • 2012 – 152,378 miles
  • 2011 – 144,605 miles
  • 2010 – 133,150 miles
  • 2009 – 121,813 miles
  • 2008 – 111,968 miles
  • 2007 – 102,684 miles
  • 2006 – 93,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,762 miles
    Test number
    902432331193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail183,762 miles (+3,353)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,762 miles
    Test number
    954217652834
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,409 miles (+2,850)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,409 miles
    Test number
    142460199952
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,559 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,559 miles
    Test number
    285831175501
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail177,559 miles (+6,662)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,559 miles
    Test number
    493101357854
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass170,897 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,897 miles
    Test number
    635632261417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass169,436 miles (+145)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,436 miles
    Test number
    149574129619
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail169,291 miles (+1,767)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,291 miles
    Test number
    306997139663
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,524 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,524 miles
    Test number
    608841320945
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone [a] (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail167,521 miles (+964)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,521 miles
    Test number
    658437228221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone [a] (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,557 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,557 miles
    Test number
    330364981966
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone [b] (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked glass

  12. Fail166,554 miles (+1,685)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    298148376419
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone [b] (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked glass

  13. Pass164,869 miles (+3,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,869 miles
    Test number
    118264649881
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp aims on lower limit
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel

  14. Pass161,677 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,677 miles
    Test number
    987889396247
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass161,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,430 miles
    Test number
    929061624964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,430 miles (+1,602)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,430 miles
    Test number
    640587231257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass159,828 miles (+1,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,828 miles
    Test number
    689490244288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass157,911 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    157,911 miles
    Test number
    285806673218
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail157,895 miles (+5,517)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,895 miles
    Test number
    585878763258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit of wear

  20. Pass152,378 miles (+796)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    152,378 miles
    Test number
    737515052296
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[Continental Sport Contact 225/45 X R17W]
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge. [Continental Sport Contact 225/45 X R17W]
    • NoteScreen damage [nearside]

  21. Fail151,582 miles (+6,977)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    376852722260
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass144,605 miles (+11,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    869504321259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass133,150 miles (+11,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    170155520213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass121,813 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,813 miles
    Test number
    802086629267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail121,684 miles (+9,716)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,684 miles
    Test number
    281865629212
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass111,968 miles (+9,284)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    332328508411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,684 miles (+9,409)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    362088607251
    • NoteExhaust rear box cracking
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt damage to the webbing

  28. Pass93,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,275 miles
    Test number
    632877406247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VRE

Does S3 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VRE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VRE?
The MOT on S3 VRE is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VRE done?
S3 VRE was recorded at 183,762 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
Has S3 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VRE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VRE 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 VRE find?
S3 VRE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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