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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 YWHMOT history

S3 YWH is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S3 YWH silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
199,127 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

S3 YWH was last recorded at 199,127 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,593 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,534 miles
Average per year
6,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,127 miles
  • 2025 – 192,593 miles
  • 2024 – 180,138 miles
  • 2022 – 177,246 miles
  • 2019 – 176,104 miles
  • 2018 – 172,779 miles
  • 2017 – 171,068 miles
  • 2016 – 166,868 miles
  • 2015 – 161,950 miles
  • 2014 – 157,796 miles
  • 2013 – 154,223 miles
  • 2012 – 146,535 miles
  • 2011 – 139,136 miles
  • 2010 – 129,413 miles
  • 2009 – 111,059 miles
  • 2008 – 96,125 miles
  • 2007 – 81,848 miles
  • 2006 – 70,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,127 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Engine Management light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,127 miles (+6,534)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    199,127 miles
    Test number
    592784182736
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,593 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    192,593 miles
    Test number
    896684574142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,138 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    180,138 miles
    Test number
    869775375669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,246 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,246 miles
    Test number
    989638579101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass176,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,104 miles
    Test number
    643894175153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,101 miles (+3,322)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,101 miles
    Test number
    943320622766
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,779 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,779 miles
    Test number
    685603536440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,778 miles (+1,710)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,778 miles
    Test number
    774071762915
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,068 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    171,068 miles
    Test number
    516239836894
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% lower than N/S/R (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail171,066 miles (+4,198)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,066 miles
    Test number
    610962185888
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% lower than N/S/R (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass166,868 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,868 miles
    Test number
    420016586918
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail166,867 miles (+4,917)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,867 miles
    Test number
    812210740896
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass161,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    929603969557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  14. Fail161,950 miles (+2)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    192313088960
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Fail161,948 miles (+4,152)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    768290823717
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass157,796 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    157,796 miles
    Test number
    458621114240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  17. Fail157,794 miles (+3,571)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,794 miles
    Test number
    569651314286
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  18. Pass154,223 miles (+7,688)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    186333413282
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass146,535 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    367318882194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,136 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    576031161147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,413 miles (+18,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,413 miles
    Test number
    680898150148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,059 miles (+14,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    970835779113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,125 miles (+14,277)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    544058168159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,848 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    471212667187
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arm inner rear bushes in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  25. Fail81,848 miles (+11,742)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    563382667107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arm inner rear bushes in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  26. Pass70,106 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    141547386186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,930 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,930 miles
    Test number
    603952876192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim keeps moving between too high and too low

Questions about S3 YWH

Does S3 YWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YWH is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YWH?
The MOT on S3 YWH is valid until 29 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 YWH done?
S3 YWH was recorded at 199,127 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
Has S3 YWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YWH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 YWH 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 YWH find?
S3 YWH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack.

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