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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S4 DAKMOT history

S4 DAK is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S4 DAK yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,222 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 DAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 DAK was last recorded at 126,222 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,222 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,222 miles
  • 2024 – 123,465 miles
  • 2023 – 119,769 miles
  • 2022 – 114,510 miles
  • 2021 – 113,385 miles
  • 2020 – 111,320 miles
  • 2019 – 108,282 miles
  • 2018 – 103,074 miles
  • 2017 – 98,433 miles
  • 2016 – 85,119 miles
  • 2015 – 85,083 miles
  • 2014 – 84,720 miles
  • 2013 – 82,376 miles
  • 2012 – 76,041 miles
  • 2011 – 68,526 miles
  • 2010 – 59,227 miles
  • 2009 – 49,723 miles
  • 2008 – 42,199 miles
  • 2007 – 33,230 miles
  • 2006 – 23,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,222 miles
  • AdvisoryOsf outer wheel arch corroded-oil leak-front tyres wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    354395319987
    • AdvisoryOsf outer wheel arch corroded-oil leak-front tyres wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-

  2. Fail126,222 miles (+2,757)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    230130037559
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf outer wheel arch corroded-oil leak-front tyres wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-

  3. Pass123,465 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,465 miles
    Test number
    900374721478
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,463 miles (+3,694)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    714183101248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,769 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    139452370967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,761 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,761 miles
    Test number
    437379785667
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    566057835092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,510 miles (+1,125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    169863576890
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,385 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    321785889245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,320 miles (+3,038)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    268730338929
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter become loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play require attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

  11. Pass108,282 miles (+5,208)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    661429996392
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter become loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play require attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,074 miles (+4,641)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,074 miles
    Test number
    549236958665
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged centre clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass98,433 miles (+13,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    556604155265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    540280659474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre little low on tread

  15. Fail85,119 miles (+36)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    271050248436
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre little low on tread

  16. Pass85,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    575780197737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,083 miles (+363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    195125947786
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass84,720 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    486324764479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,376 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,376 miles
    Test number
    425397243362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,093 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    167619803487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,092 miles (+4,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    685708303099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass76,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    585080872023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail76,041 miles (+7,515)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    179047162469
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass68,526 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    965088591069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,525 miles (+9,298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    616867691028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass59,227 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    753306770033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,723 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    120954889046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,199 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,199 miles
    Test number
    980829078052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,230 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    913405587040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,163 miles (+9,813)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    161841387036
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  31. Pass23,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,350 miles
    Test number
    104825446046
    • NoteAdvise replacing number plates due to lettering style.

Questions about S4 DAK

Does S4 DAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 DAK is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 DAK?
The MOT on S4 DAK is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 DAK done?
S4 DAK was recorded at 126,222 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has S4 DAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 DAK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 DAK 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 S4 DAK find?
S4 DAK passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: osf outer wheel arch corroded-oil leak-front tyres wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-.

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