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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X39 MCEMOT history

X39 MCE is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 13 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 217,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

X39 MCE red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
217,700 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X39 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X39 MCE was last recorded at 217,700 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,000 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
700 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,700 miles
  • 2025 – 217,000 miles
  • 2024 – 216,537 miles
  • 2022 – 216,188 miles
  • 2021 – 215,591 miles
  • 2020 – 213,763 miles
  • 2019 – 210,383 miles
  • 2018 – 207,341 miles
  • 2017 – 203,244 miles
  • 2016 – 202,297 miles
  • 2015 – 200,488 miles
  • 2014 – 195,206 miles
  • 2013 – 188,349 miles
  • 2011 – 178,540 miles
  • 2010 – 175,088 miles
  • 2009 – 149,182 miles
  • 2008 – 133,371 miles
  • 2007 – 112,212 miles
  • 2006 – 91,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,700 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable itemsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Light general underside age related surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,700 miles (+700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    217,700 miles
    Test number
    460794406664
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  2. Pass217,000 miles (+463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    217,000 miles
    Test number
    463452344717
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  3. Pass216,537 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    216,537 miles
    Test number
    657586461275
    • AdvisoryAfter market suspension and exhaust system fitted
    • AdvisoryLight general underside age related surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  4. Pass216,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    216,188 miles
    Test number
    570709149983
    • AdvisoryLight general underside age related surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  5. Fail216,188 miles (+597)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,188 miles
    Test number
    515119842572
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight general underside age related surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  6. Pass215,591 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,591 miles
    Test number
    323807014017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass213,763 miles (+3,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    213,763 miles
    Test number
    575928345275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass210,383 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    210,383 miles
    Test number
    911787521812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass207,341 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    207,341 miles
    Test number
    184643317447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass203,244 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    203,244 miles
    Test number
    380419443840
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail203,242 miles (+945)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,242 miles
    Test number
    265229882057
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass202,297 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    202,297 miles
    Test number
    938901604350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass200,488 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    200,488 miles
    Test number
    177633025479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass195,206 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    195,206 miles
    Test number
    309518404037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass188,349 miles (+9,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    188,349 miles
    Test number
    436779803027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail178,540 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,540 miles
    Test number
    115369031333
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSome corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

  17. Pass178,540 miles (+3,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    178,540 miles
    Test number
    996259131373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSome corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

  18. Fail175,088 miles (+5,714)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,088 miles
    Test number
    362328770242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass169,374 miles (+20,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    169,374 miles
    Test number
    840005930102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,182 miles (+15,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    149,182 miles
    Test number
    142277379017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,371 miles (+21,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    624616698071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass112,212 miles (+20,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    812915257095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,659 miles
    Test number
    380424776038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X39 MCE

Does X39 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X39 MCE is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X39 MCE?
The MOT on X39 MCE is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X39 MCE done?
X39 MCE was recorded at 217,700 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has X39 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X39 MCE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X39 MCE 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 X39 MCE find?
X39 MCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion; under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items.

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