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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LS51 VDOMOT history

LS51 VDO is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

LS51 VDO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
131,541 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VDO was last recorded at 131,541 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2008: 67,700 miles, lower than 104,731 miles on 5 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,151 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,541 miles
  • 2022 – 130,151 miles
  • 2021 – 129,129 miles
  • 2020 – 128,826 miles
  • 2019 – 127,890 miles
  • 2018 – 127,087 miles
  • 2017 – 126,154 miles
  • 2016 – 124,794 miles
  • 2015 – 123,716 miles
  • 2014 – 121,567 miles
  • 2013 – 116,290 miles
  • 2012 – 105,996 miles
  • 2011 – 105,996 miles
  • 2010 – 87,963 miles
  • 2009 – 75,437 miles
  • 2008 – 67,700 miles
  • 2007 – 104,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,541 miles (+1,390)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,541 miles
    Test number
    816520356196
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,151 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,151 miles
    Test number
    567048707372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,129 miles (+303)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,129 miles
    Test number
    117726791821
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General Corrosion

  4. Pass128,826 miles (+936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,826 miles
    Test number
    954598761457
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside and suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,890 miles (+803)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    919161674853
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass127,087 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,087 miles
    Test number
    670343502657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass126,154 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    296935136262
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryHID Levelling Components Damaged, However, Vehicle Presented with Standard Halogen Headlamps Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail126,154 miles (+1,360)2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    105454020096
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryHID Levelling Components Damaged, However, Vehicle Presented with Standard Halogen Headlamps Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass124,794 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    648005239692
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Fail124,781 miles (+1,065)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    499351530342
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass123,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    528420925117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail123,716 miles (+2,149)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    676970725100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass121,567 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    296980624158
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded.
    • NoteSlight oil leak.

  14. Fail121,567 miles (+5,277)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    537490024190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded.
    • NoteSlight oil leak.

  15. Pass116,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    476631723128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail116,290 miles (+10,294)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    267274613475
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass105,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    169344102408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail105,996 miles (+18,033)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    829894061337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,963 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    310557950229
    • NoteAll tyres in poor condition and close to the legal limit,fronts excessivly worn on the inner edges

  20. Fail87,960 miles (+12,523)5 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    644090050291
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll tyres in poor condition and close to the legal limit,fronts excessivly worn on the inner edges

  21. Pass75,437 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    193304859277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,700 miles (-37,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    593941518285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,731 miles (+32,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,731 miles
    Test number
    310018877436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,304 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    931432227177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,302 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    234222007459
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  26. Pass72,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    960022007190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 VDO

Does LS51 VDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VDO expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VDO?
The MOT on LS51 VDO expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VDO done?
LS51 VDO was recorded at 131,541 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has LS51 VDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VDO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LS51 VDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 VDO find?
LS51 VDO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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