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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 YLWMOT history

S3 YLW is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S3 YLW yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
214,300 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YLW was last recorded at 214,300 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,980 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,320 miles
Average per year
6,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,300 miles
  • 2025 – 205,980 miles
  • 2023 – 202,005 miles
  • 2022 – 193,709 miles
  • 2020 – 175,975 miles
  • 2019 – 160,856 miles
  • 2018 – 155,741 miles
  • 2017 – 151,068 miles
  • 2016 – 141,682 miles
  • 2015 – 135,137 miles
  • 2014 – 131,347 miles
  • 2012 – 118,846 miles
  • 2011 – 110,298 miles
  • 2010 – 107,488 miles
  • 2009 – 98,700 miles
  • 2008 – 89,127 miles
  • 2006 – 84,681 miles
  • 2005 – 82,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,300 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,300 miles (+8,320)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    214,300 miles
    Test number
    889561777978
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass205,980 miles (+3,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    205,980 miles
    Test number
    328935328467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass202,005 miles (+8,296)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    202,005 miles
    Test number
    948555472359
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,709 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,709 miles
    Test number
    467800425484
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    718611553362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,975 miles
    Test number
    849340207940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,975 miles (+15,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,975 miles
    Test number
    318962082953
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass160,856 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,856 miles
    Test number
    824958404781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,741 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,741 miles
    Test number
    233753388301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,068 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,068 miles
    Test number
    947308058600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,682 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,682 miles
    Test number
    614212952840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,671 miles (+6,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,671 miles
    Test number
    565558682723
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass135,137 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,137 miles
    Test number
    625419555024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass131,347 miles (+12,501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,347 miles
    Test number
    269803154048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,846 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    326992142381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,834 miles (+8,536)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    357291842380
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass110,298 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,298 miles
    Test number
    989386331325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail110,288 miles (+2,800)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,288 miles
    Test number
    565724431306
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass107,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    402914220479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,488 miles (+8,788)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    391700880464
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass98,700 miles (+9,573)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,700 miles
    Test number
    221071459209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Pass89,127 miles (+4,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    792550458245
    • NoteEngine management light is on.

  23. Pass84,681 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    824764536353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass82,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    132235935375
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  25. Fail82,562 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    950582635335
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn on inner edge

Questions about S3 YLW

Does S3 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YLW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YLW?
The MOT on S3 YLW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YLW done?
S3 YLW was recorded at 214,300 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,361 miles a year.
Has S3 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YLW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 YLW 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 YLW find?
S3 YLW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front coil spring corroded x2; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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