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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

S3 XHMMOT history

S3 XHM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 151,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S3 XHM red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,325 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XHM was last recorded at 151,325 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 20,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2020: 85,504 miles, lower than 92,946 miles on 30 Aug 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,778 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,547 miles
Average per year
10,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,325 miles
  • 2025 – 130,778 miles
  • 2024 – 122,326 miles
  • 2023 – 117,644 miles
  • 2022 – 111,078 miles
  • 2021 – 104,695 miles
  • 2020 – 85,504 miles
  • 2019 – 92,946 miles
  • 2018 – 70,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts down tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,325 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,325 miles
    Test number
    462346908099
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts down tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail151,325 miles (+20,547)1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,325 miles
    Test number
    368524843777
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts down tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,778 miles (+8,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,778 miles
    Test number
    879046156718
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass122,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    854138333132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,326 miles (+4,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    995492183767
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass117,644 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    863121383650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,078 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    422985463373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,695 miles (+19,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    226193109582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,504 miles (-7,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    584745766284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    751167567959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,946 miles (+22,855)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    609952754249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    348825934998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S3 XHM

Does S3 XHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XHM is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XHM?
The MOT on S3 XHM is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XHM done?
S3 XHM was recorded at 151,325 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,041 miles a year.
Has S3 XHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XHM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 XHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XHM find?
S3 XHM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 13 more.

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