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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.

S33 VLL purple Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,821 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass108,173 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    219122086212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,767 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    902657553132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass96,805 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,805 miles
    Test number
    816612732967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    626689205345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass87,453 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    879841551356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass85,807 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    308289868882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass71,176 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    948566704050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass55,213 miles (+18,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    348492792297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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