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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 VWEMOT history

S3 VWE is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2026.

S3 VWE yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,576 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VWE was last recorded at 127,576 miles on 22 Mar 2026, 2,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2018: 116,507 miles, lower than 134,311 miles on 6 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,603 miles · 23 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,973 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,576 miles
  • 2025 – 124,603 miles
  • 2024 – 122,454 miles
  • 2022 – 121,766 miles
  • 2021 – 121,260 miles
  • 2019 – 120,077 miles
  • 2018 – 116,507 miles
  • 2015 – 134,311 miles
  • 2013 – 123,475 miles
  • 2012 – 116,795 miles
  • 2011 – 106,046 miles
  • 2009 – 97,880 miles
  • 2008 – 90,951 miles
  • 2007 – 81,749 miles
  • 2006 – 71,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,576 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,576 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    795325388424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,603 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,603 miles
    Test number
    544360113191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,454 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    717968171344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,766 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,766 miles
    Test number
    366805704029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,260 miles
    Test number
    226524593822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,260 miles (+1,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,260 miles
    Test number
    188544410555
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass120,077 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    777196347108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,507 miles (-17,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    160519023021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,311 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,311 miles
    Test number
    318117955196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,475 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,475 miles
    Test number
    447001793285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,795 miles (+10,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    479871062200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,046 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    316995461125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    863852189026
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear shockers corroded
  14. Fail97,880 miles (+6,929)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    351312789089
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre
    • NoteRear brake flexi pipes perished
    • NoteRear shockers corroded
  15. Pass90,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,951 miles
    Test number
    821861288033
    • NoteNearside front foglamp loose
  16. Fail90,951 miles (+9,202)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,951 miles
    Test number
    593881688026
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside front foglamp loose
  17. Pass81,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    882444577054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,749 miles (+10,256)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    912563977050
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  19. Pass71,493 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,493 miles
    Test number
    400983986072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Questions about S3 VWE

Does S3 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VWE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VWE?
The MOT on S3 VWE is valid until 22 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 VWE done?
S3 VWE was recorded at 127,576 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2026, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has S3 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VWE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 VWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 VWE find?
S3 VWE passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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