Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
S33 MWTMOT history
S33 MWT is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 176,887 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 MWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 MWT was last recorded at 176,887 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,548 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,339 miles
- Average per year
- 5,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,887 miles
- 2025 – 175,548 miles
- 2024 – 172,630 miles
- 2023 – 172,554 miles
- 2021 – 171,186 miles
- 2020 – 170,758 miles
- 2019 – 170,354 miles
- 2018 – 167,829 miles
- 2017 – 166,223 miles
- 2016 – 164,719 miles
- 2015 – 161,022 miles
- 2014 – 153,505 miles
- 2013 – 151,704 miles
- 2012 – 135,628 miles
- 2011 – 123,677 miles
- 2010 – 112,655 miles
- 2009 – 102,757 miles
- 2008 – 96,182 miles
- 2007 – 85,771 miles
- 2006 – 69,645 miles
- 2005 – 55,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,887 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hole in sill
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,887 miles (+1,339)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 176,887 miles
- Test number
- 391040184660
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hole in sill
Pass175,548 miles (+2,918)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 175,548 miles
- Test number
- 898922494050
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass172,630 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 172,630 miles
- Test number
- 233525575188
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Fail172,630 miles (+76)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,630 miles
- Test number
- 327249668412
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Fail172,554 miles (+35)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,554 miles
- Test number
- 602117295179
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,519 miles (+1,333)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,519 miles
- Test number
- 281238937647
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,186 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 171,186 miles
- Test number
- 317808077395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,758 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 170,758 miles
- Test number
- 575222005840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,354 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 170,354 miles
- Test number
- 539829315803
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail170,352 miles (+2,523)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,352 miles
- Test number
- 401743330133
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,829 miles (+1,606)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 167,829 miles
- Test number
- 646110571386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,223 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 166,223 miles
- Test number
- 204545437121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,719 miles (+3,697)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 164,719 miles
- Test number
- 348614120353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,022 miles (+7,517)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 161,022 miles
- Test number
- 811097098618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,505 miles (+1,801)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 153,505 miles
- Test number
- 407820074235
- NoteFront and rear sub frame corroded
- NoteFront and rear tyres at 3m/m tread
Pass151,704 miles (+16,076)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 151,704 miles
- Test number
- 575620473221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Pass135,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 135,628 miles
- Test number
- 585603392229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,628 miles (+11,951)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,628 miles
- Test number
- 367973692457
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,677 miles (+11,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 123,677 miles
- Test number
- 417164381236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,655 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,655 miles
- Test number
- 384762280213
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass112,655 miles (+9,898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 112,655 miles
- Test number
- 781432580277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass102,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 102,757 miles
- Test number
- 561129889267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,757 miles (+6,575)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,757 miles
- Test number
- 624668489250
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 96,182 miles
- Test number
- 624161098207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,181 miles (+10,410)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,181 miles
- Test number
- 403991698274
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass85,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 85,771 miles
- Test number
- 870131087209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,771 miles (+16,126)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,771 miles
- Test number
- 532449777222
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteAdvise new wiper blades.
Pass69,645 miles (+13,944)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 69,645 miles
- Test number
- 441321896273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 55,701 miles
- Test number
- 143170895228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S33 MWT
- Does S33 MWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 MWT is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S33 MWT?
- The MOT on S33 MWT is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S33 MWT done?
- S33 MWT was recorded at 176,887 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
- Has S33 MWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 MWT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S33 MWT 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 MWT find?
- S33 MWT passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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