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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S33 VRRMOT history

S33 VRR is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

S33 VRR grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,962 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 VRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 VRR was last recorded at 124,962 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2019: 117,949 miles, lower than 122,156 miles on 16 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,564 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,398 miles
Average per year
3,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,962 miles
  • 2025 – 119,564 miles
  • 2020 – 119,202 miles
  • 2019 – 117,955 miles
  • 2018 – 122,156 miles
  • 2017 – 105,513 miles
  • 2016 – 97,905 miles
  • 2015 – 90,674 miles
  • 2014 – 90,579 miles
  • 2012 – 89,744 miles
  • 2011 – 87,427 miles
  • 2010 – 79,184 miles
  • 2009 – 75,393 miles
  • 2008 – 71,945 miles
  • 2007 – 67,093 miles
  • 2006 – 57,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,962 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,962 miles
    Test number
    615387872128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,564 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,564 miles
    Test number
    286964380325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,202 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,202 miles
    Test number
    961155252732
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail119,202 miles (+1,247)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,202 miles
    Test number
    395569423462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass117,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    580185003824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,949 miles (-4,207)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    326022773684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,156 miles (+16,643)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,156 miles
    Test number
    365706512414
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    744274232058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,510 miles (+7,605)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,510 miles
    Test number
    831056221507
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass97,905 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    691984201961
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition

  11. Pass90,674 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,674 miles
    Test number
    489686775057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    755797604150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,579 miles (+835)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    288847804124
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  14. Pass89,744 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    629058742359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail89,744 miles (+11)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    777906142340
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail89,733 miles (+2,306)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    145089232387
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass87,427 miles (+8,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    757049721367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass79,184 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    532980430314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass75,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    210551639396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,393 miles (+3,448)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    744101939334
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass71,945 miles (+4,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    633270638383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail67,093 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    182941917361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,093 miles (+9,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    703551317347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass57,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    622465716397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,872 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    491492516450
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S33 VRR

Does S33 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 VRR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 VRR?
The MOT on S33 VRR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 VRR done?
S33 VRR was recorded at 124,962 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,450 miles a year.
Has S33 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 VRR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S33 VRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S33 VRR find?
S33 VRR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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