Audi S3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
LS51 VCZMOT history
LS51 VCZ is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 192,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 192,623 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 VCZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 VCZ was last recorded at 192,623 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 191,986 miles · 9 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 637 miles
- Average per year
- 5,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,623 miles
- 2024 – 191,986 miles
- 2023 – 190,961 miles
- 2022 – 188,536 miles
- 2020 – 187,372 miles
- 2019 – 183,316 miles
- 2018 – 177,514 miles
- 2016 – 170,686 miles
- 2015 – 163,611 miles
- 2013 – 148,447 miles
- 2012 – 140,395 miles
- 2011 – 131,993 miles
- 2010 – 122,650 miles
- 2009 – 113,525 miles
- 2008 – 103,906 miles
- 2007 – 91,081 miles
- 2006 – 79,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,623 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear subframe bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,623 miles (+637)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 192,623 miles
- Test number
- 380994936205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,986 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 191,986 miles
- Test number
- 765499869540
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail191,984 miles (+1,023)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,984 miles
- Test number
- 728532004968
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,961 miles (+2,425)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 190,961 miles
- Test number
- 961883203132
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Rear diff slight seepage
Pass188,536 miles (+1,164)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 188,536 miles
- Test number
- 699583068615
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass187,372 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 187,372 miles
- Test number
- 944261871949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,366 miles (+4,050)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,366 miles
- Test number
- 912640643197
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,316 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 183,316 miles
- Test number
- 654600751390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,311 miles (+5,797)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,311 miles
- Test number
- 246883432095
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass177,514 miles (+99)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 177,514 miles
- Test number
- 180579468538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail177,415 miles (+6,729)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,415 miles
- Test number
- 634480763768
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 170,686 miles
- Test number
- 349057760908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,686 miles (+7,075)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,686 miles
- Test number
- 721364605754
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass163,611 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 163,611 miles
- Test number
- 247710604827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,605 miles (+6,460)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,605 miles
- Test number
- 366987965164
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass157,145 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 157,145 miles
- Test number
- 828419705075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,139 miles (+8,692)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,139 miles
- Test number
- 825685105068
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass148,447 miles (+8,052)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 148,447 miles
- Test number
- 139965943384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,395 miles (+8,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 140,395 miles
- Test number
- 975015252341
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass131,993 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 131,993 miles
- Test number
- 385243351378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Fail131,993 miles (+9,343)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,993 miles
- Test number
- 777193251334
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass122,650 miles (+188)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 122,650 miles
- Test number
- 374999240315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail122,462 miles (+8,937)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,462 miles
- Test number
- 481732440498
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass113,525 miles (+9,619)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 113,525 miles
- Test number
- 851094469367
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,906 miles (+12,825)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 103,906 miles
- Test number
- 811919138339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,081 miles (+11,638)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 91,081 miles
- Test number
- 181408717395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,443 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 79,443 miles
- Test number
- 824864716390
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS51 VCZ
- Does LS51 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 VCZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 VCZ?
- The MOT on LS51 VCZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 VCZ done?
- LS51 VCZ was recorded at 192,623 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,969 miles a year.
- Has LS51 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 VCZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 VCZ 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 LS51 VCZ find?
- LS51 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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