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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S33 MHSMOT history

S33 MHS is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

S33 MHS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
164,650 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 MHS was last recorded at 164,650 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,270 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
6,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,650 miles
  • 2021 – 160,270 miles
  • 2019 – 153,664 miles
  • 2018 – 142,748 miles
  • 2017 – 132,423 miles
  • 2016 – 120,381 miles
  • 2015 – 111,667 miles
  • 2014 – 110,103 miles
  • 2013 – 108,579 miles
  • 2012 – 107,297 miles
  • 2011 – 103,319 miles
  • 2010 – 96,738 miles
  • 2009 – 90,573 miles
  • 2008 – 86,964 miles
  • 2006 – 69,907 miles
  • 2005 – 52,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,650 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central exhaust clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,650 miles (+4,380)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,650 miles
    Test number
    460070253317
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,270 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    830550602498
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail160,270 miles (+6,606)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    424684564711
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,664 miles (+123)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,664 miles
    Test number
    262501194222
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,541 miles (+10,793)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,541 miles
    Test number
    299795122369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,748 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,748 miles
    Test number
    963221076543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,423 miles (+12,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,423 miles
    Test number
    741292799046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edeg
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass120,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    987876842535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,381 miles (+8,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    619218468159
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass111,667 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    172663078019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail111,667 miles (+1,564)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    739251874837
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass110,103 miles (+1,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    395028534351
    • NoteRear sub frame corroded/wax oiled

  13. Pass108,579 miles (+1,282)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    869900043357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel tank straps have corrosion

  14. Pass107,297 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    456941342372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,264 miles (+3,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,264 miles
    Test number
    959058532381
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass103,319 miles (+6,581)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    665694631398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake pipes corroded under plastic covers
    • NoteAdvise front tyres worn on inside edges

  17. Pass96,738 miles (+92)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    274708620305
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner boot split

  18. Fail96,646 miles (+6,073)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    491411120438
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner boot split

  19. Pass90,573 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,573 miles
    Test number
    193395519366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,964 miles (+5,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    980086438361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass81,729 miles (+11,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    720565938045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,907 miles (+17,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    664526006353
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

  23. Pass52,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    161811505381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 MHS

Does S33 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 MHS expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 MHS?
The MOT on S33 MHS expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 MHS done?
S33 MHS was recorded at 164,650 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 6,512 miles a year.
Has S33 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 MHS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S33 MHS 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 MHS find?
S33 MHS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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