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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 XPWMOT history

S3 XPW is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S3 XPW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
140,605 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XPW was last recorded at 140,605 miles on 14 May 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,963 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,605 miles
  • 2025 – 139,963 miles
  • 2024 – 139,122 miles
  • 2023 – 137,508 miles
  • 2021 – 137,252 miles
  • 2020 – 135,823 miles
  • 2019 – 121,118 miles
  • 2018 – 114,129 miles
  • 2017 – 111,537 miles
  • 2016 – 106,632 miles
  • 2015 – 105,602 miles
  • 2014 – 101,143 miles
  • 2013 – 98,687 miles
  • 2012 – 96,932 miles
  • 2011 – 91,910 miles
  • 2010 – 85,805 miles
  • 2009 – 78,556 miles
  • 2008 – 72,264 miles
  • 2007 – 66,317 miles
  • 2006 – 61,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,605 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,605 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,605 miles
    Test number
    481004743788
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    857652455009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail139,963 miles (+841)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    672520945291
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,122 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,122 miles
    Test number
    708736955558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,508 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,508 miles
    Test number
    210912145702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,252 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,252 miles
    Test number
    917141281116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,823 miles
    Test number
    328997097589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,823 miles (+14,705)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,823 miles
    Test number
    267474970987
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass121,118 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    232200409356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,113 miles (+6,984)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    423082485538
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass114,129 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,129 miles
    Test number
    663792090565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,537 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,537 miles
    Test number
    835664419215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,526 miles (+4,894)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,526 miles
    Test number
    156351194968
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass106,632 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    800664242390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,602 miles (+2,731)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    820511498529
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass102,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    955943415120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,871 miles (+1,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    426692715134
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass101,143 miles (+2,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,143 miles
    Test number
    866999684274
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass98,687 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    765408803382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail98,685 miles (+1,753)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    205914803396
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,932 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    859456102341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail96,883 miles (+4,973)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,883 miles
    Test number
    436590302367
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on shoulders.

  23. Pass91,910 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    418187001396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail91,809 miles (+6,004)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    327814201345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass85,805 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    434237400478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,741 miles (+7,185)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    944942400376
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal limit

  27. Pass78,556 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    672376209349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass72,264 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    143118408349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,317 miles (+4,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    282354907343
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass61,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    412606406351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XPW

Does S3 XPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XPW is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XPW?
The MOT on S3 XPW is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XPW done?
S3 XPW was recorded at 140,605 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has S3 XPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XPW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XPW 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 XPW find?
S3 XPW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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