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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 YCUMOT history

S3 YCU is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

S3 YCU red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2023
Mileage
127,327 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 YCU was last recorded at 127,327 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2007: 58,100 miles, lower than 58,366 miles on 5 Apr 2007.

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
125,837 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,327 miles
  • 2022 – 125,837 miles
  • 2021 – 121,912 miles
  • 2019 – 116,808 miles
  • 2018 – 114,989 miles
  • 2017 – 110,529 miles
  • 2016 – 107,803 miles
  • 2014 – 105,398 miles
  • 2013 – 96,220 miles
  • 2012 – 90,866 miles
  • 2011 – 86,048 miles
  • 2010 – 81,742 miles
  • 2009 – 75,386 miles
  • 2008 – 63,390 miles
  • 2007 – 58,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,327 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed HC/LAMBDA to high , slight miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,327 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,327 miles
    Test number
    955423062761
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed HC/LAMBDA to high , slight miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass125,837 miles (+3,925)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    906983674631
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass121,912 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    228147712439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,808 miles (+1,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    588564180575
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,989 miles (+4,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    375480104965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps misty

  6. Pass110,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    954370306458
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail110,529 miles (+2,726)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    889228813595
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass107,803 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    103743162966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,398 miles (+9,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,398 miles
    Test number
    457611114440
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass96,220 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,220 miles
    Test number
    446612403486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,866 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    607740812386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,048 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    578172511304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,742 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    350121630454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,386 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    311920329246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    892986328252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail63,390 miles (+1,742)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    842896728235
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass61,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    193021438494
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail61,648 miles (+3,548)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    321280838041
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass58,100 miles (-266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    513947507173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,366 miles1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    833515597026
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S3 YCU

Does S3 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 YCU expired on 12 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 YCU?
The MOT on S3 YCU expired on 12 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 YCU done?
S3 YCU was recorded at 127,327 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has S3 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 YCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 YCU find?
S3 YCU failed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts; emissions unable to be completed hc/lambda to high , slight miss fire; nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, and 9 more.

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