Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
S83 TKLMOT history
S83 TKL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,075 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,075 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 TKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 TKL was last recorded at 164,075 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,745 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,330 miles
- Average per year
- 6,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,075 miles
- 2025 – 158,745 miles
- 2024 – 153,809 miles
- 2023 – 149,195 miles
- 2022 – 141,039 miles
- 2021 – 133,590 miles
- 2018 – 123,692 miles
- 2017 – 118,670 miles
- 2016 – 112,347 miles
- 2015 – 103,132 miles
- 2014 – 97,594 miles
- 2013 – 90,361 miles
- 2012 – 89,245 miles
- 2011 – 83,579 miles
- 2010 – 72,247 miles
- 2009 – 58,728 miles
- 2008 – 37,568 miles
- 2007 – 33,728 miles
- 2006 – 29,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,075 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at back box weld (6.1.2 (a))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear caliper damp round copper washer area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside side repeater shows white light
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,075 miles (+5,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,075 miles
- Test number
- 921931890356
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at back box weld (6.1.2 (a))
Pass158,745 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 158,745 miles
- Test number
- 935369861583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper damp round copper washer area
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater shows white light
Fail158,743 miles (+4,934)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,743 miles
- Test number
- 671218388404
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper damp round copper washer area
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater shows white light
Pass153,809 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 153,809 miles
- Test number
- 952853078719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,595 miles (+4,400)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,595 miles
- Test number
- 330291386735
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level rod not attached (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level rod not attached (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass149,195 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,195 miles
- Test number
- 234089439783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Fail149,187 miles (+8,148)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,187 miles
- Test number
- 106887949422
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass141,039 miles (+7,449)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 141,039 miles
- Test number
- 443698378114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,590 miles (+9,898)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 133,590 miles
- Test number
- 710043098488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,692 miles (+5,022)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 123,692 miles
- Test number
- 389325214784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,670 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,670 miles
- Test number
- 134371750616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,347 miles (+9,215)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 112,347 miles
- Test number
- 324278404851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,132 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,132 miles
- Test number
- 233268371045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,594 miles (+7,233)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 97,594 miles
- Test number
- 607722584245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,361 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 90,361 miles
- Test number
- 217752693086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,245 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 89,245 miles
- Test number
- 619249602139
- NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall severely damaged
Fail89,245 miles (+5,666)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,245 miles
- Test number
- 318694402131
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall severely damaged
Pass83,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 83,579 miles
- Test number
- 447655491021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,579 miles (+11,332)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,579 miles
- Test number
- 898414191098
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass72,247 miles (+13,519)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 72,247 miles
- Test number
- 180454270414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,728 miles (+21,160)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 58,728 miles
- Test number
- 341289569090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,568 miles (+3,840)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,568 miles
- Test number
- 392898118041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,728 miles (+4,146)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,728 miles
- Test number
- 960451707195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,582 miles
- Test number
- 663513506160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,582 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,582 miles
- Test number
- 270681006422
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about S83 TKL
- Does S83 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S83 TKL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S83 TKL?
- The MOT on S83 TKL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S83 TKL done?
- S83 TKL was recorded at 164,075 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
- Has S83 TKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 TKL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S83 TKL 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 S83 TKL find?
- S83 TKL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at back box weld.
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