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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 VWFMOT history

S3 VWF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

S3 VWF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
124,120 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VWF was last recorded at 124,120 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,006 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,114 miles
Average per year
5,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,120 miles
  • 2023 – 121,006 miles
  • 2022 – 108,114 miles
  • 2021 – 106,817 miles
  • 2020 – 106,525 miles
  • 2019 – 105,933 miles
  • 2018 – 103,731 miles
  • 2017 – 96,082 miles
  • 2016 – 94,588 miles
  • 2014 – 89,818 miles
  • 2013 – 84,136 miles
  • 2012 – 80,499 miles
  • 2011 – 73,349 miles
  • 2010 – 66,485 miles
  • 2009 – 55,867 miles
  • 2008 – 47,215 miles
  • 2007 – 38,211 miles
  • 2006 – 30,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,120 miles (+3,114)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    304550898893
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,006 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    873608114888
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,006 miles (+12,892)2 dangerous2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    213841887466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    880028244684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,114 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    937925910223
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass106,817 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    400906644575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail106,812 miles (+287)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,812 miles
    Test number
    342690055642
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,525 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    116352551203
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail106,493 miles (+560)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    135586101273
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass105,933 miles (+2,202)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    668345632252
    • AdvisoryFront to rear Fuel hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to turn off front fog lamps, faulty switch

  11. Pass103,731 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    185781120298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slightly noisy

  12. Pass96,082 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    960636568414
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (both) (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,588 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,588 miles
    Test number
    704090118523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,818 miles (+5,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    385680164212
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass84,136 miles (+3,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    846583653226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass80,499 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    208687942361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,349 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    339814461339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,485 miles (+10,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    782316650329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,867 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    644600779148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    261006658402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,215 miles (+9,004)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    944266058178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,211 miles (+7,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    701476567173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass30,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,727 miles
    Test number
    254387766448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VWF

Does S3 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VWF expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VWF?
The MOT on S3 VWF expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VWF done?
S3 VWF was recorded at 124,120 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
Has S3 VWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VWF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 VWF 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 VWF find?
S3 VWF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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