Audi S3
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
T26 FKUMOT history
T26 FKU is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 141,971 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 FKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 FKU was last recorded at 141,971 miles on 6 May 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,075 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 896 miles
- Average per year
- 5,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,971 miles
- 2024 – 141,075 miles
- 2023 – 134,694 miles
- 2022 – 131,199 miles
- 2021 – 129,696 miles
- 2020 – 127,161 miles
- 2019 – 122,766 miles
- 2018 – 118,306 miles
- 2017 – 114,700 miles
- 2016 – 111,552 miles
- 2015 – 108,526 miles
- 2014 – 104,572 miles
- 2013 – 97,378 miles
- 2012 – 85,500 miles
- 2011 – 80,511 miles
- 2010 – 74,361 miles
- 2009 – 68,390 miles
- 2008 – 62,255 miles
- 2007 – 56,654 miles
- 2006 – 44,726 miles
- 2005 – 33,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,971 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Over sills fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,971 miles (+896)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 141,971 miles
- Test number
- 816357060628
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,075 miles (+6,381)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,075 miles
- Test number
- 676407883373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,694 miles (+3,495)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 134,694 miles
- Test number
- 292207470777
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,199 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 131,199 miles
- Test number
- 377232561604
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,199 miles (+1,503)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,199 miles
- Test number
- 504134733745
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,696 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,696 miles
- Test number
- 345037422622
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,696 miles (+2,535)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,696 miles
- Test number
- 411032009611
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,161 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,161 miles
- Test number
- 276506609612
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective weak image on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,157 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,157 miles
- Test number
- 938997170096
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective weak image on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,152 miles (+4,386)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,152 miles
- Test number
- 672332832969
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery loose
- AdvisoryFree play @ park brake lever
- AdvisoryLowering springs fitted, rear coil bound
- AdvisoryMineral oil leak, advise further inspection
- AdvisoryNear side rear brake disc pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryOver sills fitted
Pass122,766 miles (+4,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,766 miles
- Test number
- 459703085146
- AdvisoryLowering springs fitted
- AdvisoryOver sills fitted
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met
Pass118,306 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,306 miles
- Test number
- 497833280086
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary on screen
- AdvisoryOffside front xenon light dull
Fail118,304 miles (+3,604)2 dangerous1 major3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,304 miles
- Test number
- 924954027400
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily faded, beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary on screen
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily perished in tread
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake lever not on stop
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside front xenon light dull
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
Pass114,700 miles (+3,148)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,700 miles
- Test number
- 832200768738
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryO/s wiper split
- AdvisoryRear registration plate loose
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly feathered
- AdvisoryWipers smear windscreen slightly
Pass111,552 miles (+3,026)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 111,552 miles
- Test number
- 533399238041
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns vague
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slick inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass108,526 miles (+3,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 108,526 miles
- Test number
- 926420631717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass104,572 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 104,572 miles
- Test number
- 335263494245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,568 miles (+7,190)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,568 miles
- Test number
- 287179384292
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
Pass97,378 miles (+181)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 97,378 miles
- Test number
- 809816993294
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO\s\f tyre wear inside
Fail97,197 miles (+11,697)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,197 miles
- Test number
- 306360793254
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO\s\f tyre wear inside
Pass85,500 miles (+4,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,500 miles
- Test number
- 866591812305
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass80,511 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 80,511 miles
- Test number
- 987813931326
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass74,361 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 74,361 miles
- Test number
- 273671770264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,390 miles (+6,135)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 68,390 miles
- Test number
- 243488879212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,255 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 62,255 miles
- Test number
- 420648868231
- NoteFront wishbone bushes slightly perished
Fail62,242 miles (+5,588)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,242 miles
- Test number
- 381360068425
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,654 miles (+11,928)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 56,654 miles
- Test number
- 394505037202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,726 miles (+11,472)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 44,726 miles
- Test number
- 902611456262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 33,254 miles
- Test number
- 991373255288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 FKU
- Does T26 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 FKU is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T26 FKU?
- The MOT on T26 FKU is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T26 FKU done?
- T26 FKU was recorded at 141,971 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
- Has T26 FKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 FKU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T26 FKU 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 T26 FKU find?
- T26 FKU passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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