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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S3 XOWMOT history

S3 XOW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S3 XOW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
60,954 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XOW
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
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XOW was last recorded at 60,954 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,582 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
2,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,954 miles
  • 2023 – 49,601 miles
  • 2022 – 44,254 miles
  • 2021 – 41,656 miles
  • 2018 – 41,334 miles
  • 2017 – 36,945 miles
  • 2016 – 33,344 miles
  • 2015 – 31,385 miles
  • 2014 – 28,415 miles
  • 2013 – 26,316 miles
  • 2012 – 24,239 miles
  • 2011 – 21,847 miles
  • 2010 – 18,964 miles
  • 2009 – 17,311 miles
  • 2008 – 14,914 miles
  • 2006 – 10,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,954 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,954 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    523332093819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    559196171455
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail60,582 miles (+10,981)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    321669560583
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,601 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    514248907822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,594 miles (+5,340)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,594 miles
    Test number
    480328853380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front HEADLIGHT CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front EML LIGHT ON

  6. Pass44,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,254 miles
    Test number
    811812058341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail44,254 miles (+2,598)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,254 miles
    Test number
    744827729808
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,656 miles (+322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    288756278427
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass41,334 miles (+4,389)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,334 miles
    Test number
    972946045752
    • DangerousAll 4 tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,945 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,945 miles
    Test number
    426841134935
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass33,344 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    607118345669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail33,334 miles (+1,949)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,334 miles
    Test number
    729371716203
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass31,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    406921197834
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail31,385 miles (+2,970)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    366250083319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass28,415 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,415 miles
    Test number
    725359514269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,316 miles (+2,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,316 miles
    Test number
    416333513276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass24,239 miles (+2,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,239 miles
    Test number
    999290362140
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass21,847 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    649310211157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,964 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    174033130110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,311 miles (+2,397)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    641126009168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass14,914 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,914 miles
    Test number
    850599808158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,905 miles (+4,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,905 miles
    Test number
    891917008160
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass10,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,787 miles
    Test number
    704510566178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XOW

Does S3 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XOW is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XOW?
The MOT on S3 XOW is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XOW done?
S3 XOW was recorded at 60,954 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,565 miles a year.
Has S3 XOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XOW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XOW 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 XOW find?
S3 XOW passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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