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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 VTDMOT history

S3 VTD is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 14 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

S3 VTD blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
90,562 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VTD was last recorded at 90,562 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,148 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,562 miles
  • 2024 – 90,148 miles
  • 2023 – 87,444 miles
  • 2022 – 82,487 miles
  • 2021 – 79,504 miles
  • 2020 – 74,064 miles
  • 2019 – 72,594 miles
  • 2018 – 69,136 miles
  • 2017 – 61,694 miles
  • 2016 – 56,190 miles
  • 2015 – 55,045 miles
  • 2014 – 51,352 miles
  • 2013 – 47,238 miles
  • 2012 – 24,684 miles
  • 2011 – 23,596 miles
  • 2010 – 22,008 miles
  • 2009 – 20,787 miles
  • 2008 – 16,294 miles
  • 2007 – 13,147 miles
  • 2006 – 10,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,562 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,562 miles (+414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    740274511304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    259834408421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,148 miles (+2,704)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    336673327440
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,444 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    709588570186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,487 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    583133821383
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail82,483 miles (+2,979)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    598274050639
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,504 miles (+5,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    424319945186
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass74,064 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    714570055226
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,594 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    287642746617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,136 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    776061846993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,694 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    340809484930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,190 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    778583539638
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass55,045 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    616363175145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,352 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    256516734470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,238 miles (+22,554)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    885417123193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,684 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,684 miles
    Test number
    939409402189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass23,596 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,596 miles
    Test number
    859937641130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,008 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,008 miles
    Test number
    233371860456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,787 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    453002249142
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,787 miles (+4,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    480872149177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,294 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,294 miles
    Test number
    982259848155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,147 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,147 miles
    Test number
    241199857451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,734 miles
    Test number
    922536756179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VTD

Does S3 VTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VTD expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VTD?
The MOT on S3 VTD expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VTD done?
S3 VTD was recorded at 90,562 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has S3 VTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VTD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VTD 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 VTD find?
S3 VTD passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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