
Audi S3
Purple · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
S33 VLLMOT history
S33 VLL is a purple petrol Audi S3 first used on 15 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 154,821 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 VLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- S3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 VLL was last recorded at 154,821 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,821 miles · 8 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,821 miles
- 2024 – 145,630 miles
- 2023 – 132,759 miles
- 2022 – 120,387 miles
- 2021 – 108,173 miles
- 2020 – 104,767 miles
- 2019 – 100,870 miles
- 2018 – 96,805 miles
- 2017 – 94,208 miles
- 2016 – 87,453 miles
- 2015 – 85,807 miles
- 2014 – 71,176 miles
- 2013 – 70,027 miles
- 2012 – 55,213 miles
- 2011 – 37,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play steering rack endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside mirror is secured with tapeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Both rear tyres out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear boot gas strut missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,821 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 154,821 miles
- Test number
- 213757731020
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play steering rack end
- AdvisoryNearside mirror is secured with tape
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail154,821 miles (+9,191)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,821 miles
- Test number
- 172787813475
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play steering rack end
- AdvisoryNearside mirror is secured with tape
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,630 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 145,630 miles
- Test number
- 323654870617
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot gas strut missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail145,630 miles (+12,871)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,630 miles
- Test number
- 621547939079
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lowered spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect caliper (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot gas strut missing
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass132,759 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 132,759 miles
- Test number
- 894521441130
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,759 miles (+12,372)2 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,759 miles
- Test number
- 150772386999
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,387 miles (+12,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,387 miles
- Test number
- 273462465360
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,173 miles (+3,406)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,173 miles
- Test number
- 219122086212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,767 miles (+3,897)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 104,767 miles
- Test number
- 902657553132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,870 miles (+4,065)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,870 miles
- Test number
- 426603899399
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,805 miles (+2,597)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,805 miles
- Test number
- 816612732967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,208 miles
- Test number
- 626689205345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,208 miles (+6,755)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,208 miles
- Test number
- 280920331099
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located top mount bearing broken (2.4.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass87,453 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,453 miles
- Test number
- 879841551356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass85,807 miles (+4,949)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 85,807 miles
- Test number
- 308289868882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,858 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,858 miles
- Test number
- 656709505072
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,858 miles (+9,682)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,858 miles
- Test number
- 177378505047
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,176 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,176 miles
- Test number
- 948566704050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,027 miles (+14,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,027 miles
- Test number
- 779721893234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,213 miles (+18,130)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,213 miles
- Test number
- 348492792297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,083 miles
- Test number
- 829814781202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S33 VLL
- Does S33 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 VLL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S33 VLL?
- The MOT on S33 VLL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S33 VLL done?
- S33 VLL was recorded at 154,821 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
- Has S33 VLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 VLL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S33 VLL 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 VLL find?
- S33 VLL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front slight play steering rack end; nearside mirror is secured with tape; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 1 more.
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