
Audi S3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
X749 FFSMOT history
X749 FFS is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 4 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 129,763 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X749 FFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X749 FFS was last recorded at 129,763 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,754 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,763 miles
- 2024 – 129,746 miles
- 2023 – 128,959 miles
- 2022 – 128,947 miles
- 2021 – 127,311 miles
- 2020 – 125,352 miles
- 2019 – 123,062 miles
- 2018 – 120,532 miles
- 2017 – 117,897 miles
- 2016 – 114,914 miles
- 2015 – 111,488 miles
- 2014 – 106,793 miles
- 2012 – 103,261 miles
- 2011 – 98,939 miles
- 2010 – 92,554 miles
- 2009 – 84,067 miles
- 2008 – 78,715 miles
- 2007 – 69,545 miles
- 2006 – 60,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,763 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 129,763 miles
- Test number
- 675154199632
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,754 miles (+8)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,754 miles
- Test number
- 461276450319
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,746 miles (+787)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 129,746 miles
- Test number
- 649111404178
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass128,959 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 128,959 miles
- Test number
- 982637949225
- AdvisoryBrake Pedal Travel Long But Has Sufficient Reserve Travel
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,954 miles (+7)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,954 miles
- Test number
- 970970295972
- DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling Device Missing (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Arch Liner On Full Lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Body To Suspension Control Arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Body To Suspension Control Arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake Pedal Travel Long But Has Sufficient Reserve Travel
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Corroded Onto Body Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,947 miles (+1,636)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,947 miles
- Test number
- 929134500379
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Top arms and Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,311 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,311 miles
- Test number
- 637802098076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,262 miles (+1,910)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,262 miles
- Test number
- 362125063347
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lights (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Inside faces Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,352 miles (+2,290)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 125,352 miles
- Test number
- 544233705995
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,062 miles (+60)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,062 miles
- Test number
- 738793234967
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,002 miles (+2,470)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,002 miles
- Test number
- 171265353478
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,532 miles (+2,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 120,532 miles
- Test number
- 589943738462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass117,897 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 117,897 miles
- Test number
- 717168964250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,885 miles (+2,971)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,885 miles
- Test number
- 500801431716
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside front indicator slightly discolured
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre on limit on inner edge
Pass114,914 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 114,914 miles
- Test number
- 300604804263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail114,895 miles (+3,407)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,895 miles
- Test number
- 685171212016
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass111,488 miles (+4,695)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 111,488 miles
- Test number
- 736270435030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass106,793 miles (+3,532)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 106,793 miles
- Test number
- 706700234085
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,261 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 103,261 miles
- Test number
- 765008432371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail103,236 miles (+4,297)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,236 miles
- Test number
- 509536032380
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass98,939 miles (+6,385)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 98,939 miles
- Test number
- 926134841282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,554 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 92,554 miles
- Test number
- 360947710210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail92,554 miles (+8,487)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,554 miles
- Test number
- 194866710291
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,067 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 84,067 miles
- Test number
- 831545319263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,715 miles (+22)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 78,715 miles
- Test number
- 751099018235
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail78,693 miles (+9,148)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,693 miles
- Test number
- 104688908226
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass69,545 miles (+8,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 69,545 miles
- Test number
- 334383197029
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 60,759 miles
- Test number
- 644630296051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,759 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,759 miles
- Test number
- 304709886041
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Questions about X749 FFS
- Does X749 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X749 FFS is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X749 FFS?
- The MOT on X749 FFS is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X749 FFS done?
- X749 FFS was recorded at 129,763 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
- Has X749 FFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X749 FFS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X749 FFS 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 X749 FFS find?
- X749 FFS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling loop under radiator & inner arch nearside, and 1 more.
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