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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 VUWMOT history

S3 VUW is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S3 VUW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,387 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VUW
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
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VUW was last recorded at 144,387 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,387 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,387 miles
  • 2023 – 144,156 miles
  • 2022 – 139,475 miles
  • 2021 – 133,995 miles
  • 2019 – 130,643 miles
  • 2018 – 127,901 miles
  • 2016 – 126,969 miles
  • 2015 – 115,872 miles
  • 2014 – 108,409 miles
  • 2013 – 100,667 miles
  • 2012 – 94,524 miles
  • 2011 – 91,434 miles
  • 2010 – 87,272 miles
  • 2009 – 83,066 miles
  • 2008 – 75,983 miles
  • 2007 – 67,432 miles
  • 2006 – 58,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,387 miles
    Test number
    894480019461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,387 miles (+231)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,387 miles
    Test number
    211221927290
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass144,156 miles (+4,681)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,156 miles
    Test number
    274430510561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass139,475 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    661976650293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,995 miles (+3,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,995 miles
    Test number
    211470792986
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass130,643 miles (+2,742)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,643 miles
    Test number
    228231009694
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,901 miles (+932)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    991272904517
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer not working but n/s still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPossible traction control light on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage but not seriously affecting drivers view of road
  8. Pass126,969 miles (+11,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,969 miles
    Test number
    183982407785
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight cover broken
  9. Pass115,872 miles (+7,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,872 miles
    Test number
    406517951992
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outers (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass108,409 miles (+7,742)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,409 miles
    Test number
    977112654208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger side rear tyre slightly perrished on the inside side wall
  11. Pass100,667 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    698404783254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass94,524 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,524 miles
    Test number
    488167492229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,434 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    338427591248
    • 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)
  14. Pass87,272 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    931251120336
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass83,066 miles (+7,083)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    330073479264
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.
  16. Pass75,983 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,983 miles
    Test number
    980739588263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,432 miles (+9,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    310400477228
    • NoteFront tyres on 1-2 mm on edges
  18. Pass58,217 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    561755056279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    183948356151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S3 VUW

Does S3 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VUW is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VUW?
The MOT on S3 VUW is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VUW done?
S3 VUW was recorded at 144,387 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has S3 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VUW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VUW 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 VUW find?
S3 VUW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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