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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 YBHMOT history

S3 YBH is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S3 YBH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,936 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YBH was last recorded at 176,936 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 13,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,619 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,317 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,936 miles
  • 2024 – 163,619 miles
  • 2023 – 162,713 miles
  • 2022 – 161,561 miles
  • 2021 – 160,320 miles
  • 2020 – 149,513 miles
  • 2019 – 144,609 miles
  • 2018 – 142,303 miles
  • 2017 – 134,318 miles
  • 2016 – 126,255 miles
  • 2015 – 120,054 miles
  • 2014 – 118,744 miles
  • 2013 – 110,192 miles
  • 2012 – 99,369 miles
  • 2011 – 95,057 miles
  • 2010 – 87,111 miles
  • 2009 – 85,042 miles
  • 2008 – 79,130 miles
  • 2007 – 74,026 miles
  • 2006 – 71,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,936 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (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))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,936 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,936 miles
    Test number
    946576092077
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail176,936 miles (+13,317)2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,936 miles
    Test number
    269749475148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,619 miles (+906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,619 miles
    Test number
    425550935547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,713 miles (+1,152)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,713 miles
    Test number
    801069133463
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass161,561 miles (+1,241)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,561 miles
    Test number
    813664292155
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass160,320 miles (+10,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,320 miles
    Test number
    591725660816
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass149,513 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    312620017422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    822914542502
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's Slightly Damaged On Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail144,604 miles (+2,301)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,604 miles
    Test number
    778172754165
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's Slightly Damaged On Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass142,303 miles (+7,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    366972885123
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNsr slight brake bind

  11. Pass134,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    482516787688
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail134,318 miles (+8,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    825128659765
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass126,255 miles (+6,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,255 miles
    Test number
    165903049823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass120,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    819043405284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail120,054 miles (+1,310)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    205962705268
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass118,744 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,744 miles
    Test number
    798308934300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail118,742 miles (+8,550)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    746866634361
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass110,192 miles (+9)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    708616363262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePerformance rear exhaust fitted

  19. Fail110,183 miles (+10,814)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    236042663255
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePerformance rear exhaust fitted

  20. Pass99,369 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    249764322296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail99,369 miles (+4,312)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    559157712248
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass95,057 miles (+280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    529302031207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll four brake disk's showing heavy wear and corrosion

  23. Fail94,777 miles (+7,666)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    469029961167
    • 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)

  24. Pass87,111 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    601745030189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,042 miles (+332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    260181739496
    • NoteFront tyres worn, nearside worst
    • NoteSlight drone nearside rear bearing

  26. Fail84,710 miles (+5,580)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,710 miles
    Test number
    673039929138
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn, nearside worst
    • NoteSlight drone nearside rear bearing

  27. Pass79,130 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    222505538460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    210280027121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,026 miles (+2,420)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    541440727149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass71,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    654194316151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 YBH

Does S3 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YBH is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YBH?
The MOT on S3 YBH is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YBH done?
S3 YBH was recorded at 176,936 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has S3 YBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YBH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 YBH 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 YBH find?
S3 YBH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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