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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S3 XAUMOT history

S3 XAU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

S3 XAU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,320 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XAU was last recorded at 79,320 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,738 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,582 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,320 miles
  • 2025 – 74,738 miles
  • 2024 – 65,144 miles
  • 2023 – 57,797 miles
  • 2022 – 53,341 miles
  • 2021 – 53,241 miles
  • 2020 – 52,823 miles
  • 2019 – 48,799 miles
  • 2018 – 43,279 miles
  • 2017 – 38,903 miles
  • 2015 – 35,116 miles
  • 2014 – 31,182 miles
  • 2013 – 27,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,320 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,320 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    679397919255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,738 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    180185758223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,144 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    856015397253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,797 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    386597515285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,341 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    940607759027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass53,241 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    316582329373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,823 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    319841223944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass48,799 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    385027311756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,279 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,279 miles
    Test number
    393306723929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    771126473873
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tread have wear in inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail38,903 miles (+3,787)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    983435458573
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tread have wear in inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass35,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    655537054336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,116 miles (+3,934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    690168782014
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,182 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,182 miles
    Test number
    866103974273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,152 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,152 miles
    Test number
    997260773264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    336347083029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XAU

Does S3 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XAU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XAU?
The MOT on S3 XAU is valid until 22 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 XAU done?
S3 XAU was recorded at 79,320 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has S3 XAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XAU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 XAU 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 XAU find?
S3 XAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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