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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

S33 BNJMOT history

S33 BNJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

S33 BNJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
158,480 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 BNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 BNJ was last recorded at 158,480 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,433 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
7,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,480 miles
  • 2024 – 153,538 miles
  • 2023 – 144,033 miles
  • 2022 – 131,592 miles
  • 2021 – 123,948 miles
  • 2020 – 119,370 miles
  • 2019 – 112,906 miles
  • 2018 – 105,460 miles
  • 2017 – 98,610 miles
  • 2016 – 87,004 miles
  • 2015 – 70,503 miles
  • 2014 – 62,813 miles
  • 2013 – 61,015 miles
  • 2012 – 51,405 miles
  • 2011 – 43,809 miles
  • 2009 – 36,055 miles
  • 2008 – 31,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,480 miles
  • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,480 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,480 miles
    Test number
    920442484894
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers insecure
  2. Fail158,433 miles (+4,895)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,433 miles
    Test number
    300990661514
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers insecure
  3. Pass153,538 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,538 miles
    Test number
    385289968518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail153,536 miles (+9,503)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    316929886545
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass144,033 miles (+12,441)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,033 miles
    Test number
    905237447685
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements
  6. Pass131,592 miles (+7,644)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,592 miles
    Test number
    975300607757
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass123,948 miles (+460)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    203463176062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail123,488 miles (+4,118)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,488 miles
    Test number
    469177894742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,370 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    457951707290
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail119,370 miles (+6,464)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    312055788425
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,906 miles (+7,446)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    683312769089
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass105,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    963864287975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,460 miles (+6,850)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    525799482106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass98,610 miles (+11,606)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    524779566719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,004 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    528937660905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,503 miles (+7,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    855902155192
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
  17. Pass62,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    835909224190
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail62,813 miles (+1,798)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    216069024495
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass61,015 miles (+9,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    446464933111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass51,405 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,405 miles
    Test number
    848254832064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
  21. Fail51,405 miles (+7,596)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,405 miles
    Test number
    607134632060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
  22. Pass43,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    679382831076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,808 miles (+7,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    137319821070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass36,055 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    660782149362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    303230118319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,166 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    950270118315
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S33 BNJ

Does S33 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 BNJ expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 BNJ?
The MOT on S33 BNJ expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 BNJ done?
S33 BNJ was recorded at 158,480 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,534 miles a year.
Has S33 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 BNJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 BNJ 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 S33 BNJ find?
S33 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shocker dust covers insecure.

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