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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 XJEMOT history

S3 XJE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

S3 XJE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
189,598 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XJE was last recorded at 189,598 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2018: 101,086 miles, lower than 188,337 miles on 22 Oct 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
189,179 miles · 23 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,598 miles
  • 2019 – 189,179 miles
  • 2018 – 101,086 miles
  • 2015 – 188,337 miles
  • 2014 – 175,246 miles
  • 2013 – 163,153 miles
  • 2011 – 145,082 miles
  • 2010 – 128,185 miles
  • 2009 – 96,638 miles
  • 2008 – 93,358 miles
  • 2006 – 85,982 miles
  • 2005 – 75,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,598 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,598 miles
    Test number
    948115373780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,179 miles (+88,093)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,179 miles
    Test number
    152195363614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,086 miles (-87,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    275304588983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    188,337 miles
    Test number
    647236538572
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail188,337 miles (+13,091)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,337 miles
    Test number
    497710710288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass175,246 miles15 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    175,246 miles
    Test number
    975170204377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  7. Fail175,246 miles (+12,093)2 failures15 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,246 miles
    Test number
    268050804306
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  8. Pass163,153 miles (+6,766)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    163,153 miles
    Test number
    135168083263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

  9. Pass156,387 miles (+11,305)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    156,387 miles
    Test number
    835224023003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring extreme end missing

  10. Pass145,082 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    566092411314
    • NoteGearbox leak.
    • NoteRear axle leak.

  11. Fail145,082 miles (+16,897)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    447755301493
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGearbox leak.
    • NoteRear axle leak.

  12. Pass128,185 miles (+26,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    491290030404
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes worn
    • NoteFront anti roll bar collars cracked and moved

  13. Pass101,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    613376230070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,905 miles (+5,267)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    524096030081
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail96,638 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    152975159486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass96,638 miles (+3,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    931795759007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass93,358 miles (+7,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    212152358036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,982 miles (+10,979)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    453043656392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,003 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    793873955303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail74,984 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    513977335308
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 XJE

Does S3 XJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XJE expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XJE?
The MOT on S3 XJE expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XJE done?
S3 XJE was recorded at 189,598 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has S3 XJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XJE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S3 XJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XJE find?
S3 XJE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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