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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

S3 XRCMOT history

S3 XRC is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 9 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S3 XRC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,099 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XRC was last recorded at 79,099 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,099 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,099 miles
  • 2024 – 73,299 miles
  • 2023 – 66,047 miles
  • 2022 – 61,270 miles
  • 2021 – 59,650 miles
  • 2020 – 57,786 miles
  • 2019 – 50,828 miles
  • 2018 – 41,074 miles
  • 2017 – 35,725 miles
  • 2016 – 29,227 miles
  • 2015 – 25,600 miles
  • 2014 – 21,085 miles
  • 2013 – 12,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,099 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 sill damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner tail light lens scratched/dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and inner face corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,099 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    637533442713
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail79,099 miles (+5,800)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    117244787098
    • MajorCentral Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass73,299 miles (+7,252)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,299 miles
    Test number
    563799905757
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass66,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    586266914298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail66,047 miles (+4,777)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    256770086960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass61,270 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    313912977864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S Rear shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail61,258 miles (+1,608)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    989032184310
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S Rear shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass59,650 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    843712174357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tail light lens scratched/dull
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  9. Fail59,647 miles (+1,861)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    432197827883
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tail light lens scratched/dull
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  10. Pass57,786 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    251248521107
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail light lens dull/scratched (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  11. Fail57,784 miles (+6,956)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    365380836897
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail light lens dull/scratched (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  12. Pass50,828 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    339705898008
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tail lamp lens dull/scratched (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail50,827 miles (+9,753)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    328190404267
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to space saver fitted to offside front.[this may cause vehicle to pull to one side] and also nearside rear tyre under inflated (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp indicating a fault (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tail lamp lens dull/scratched (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass41,074 miles (+5,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    845396240955
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass35,725 miles (+6,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,725 miles
    Test number
    247479575365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass29,227 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,227 miles
    Test number
    475919479247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail29,222 miles (+3,622)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    982350406524
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,600 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    758196117760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,085 miles (+8,170)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,085 miles
    Test number
    848395224252
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts in tread but no cords exposed
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass12,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,915 miles
    Test number
    466682473196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,915 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,915 miles
    Test number
    208211573180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 XRC

Does S3 XRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XRC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 XRC?
The MOT on S3 XRC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XRC done?
S3 XRC was recorded at 79,099 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
Has S3 XRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XRC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XRC 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 XRC find?
S3 XRC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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