Chevrolet GMC Avalanch

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 8,100 cc

S3 ADOMOT history

S3 ADO is a black petrol Chevrolet GMC Avalanch first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,593 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet GMC
Model
Avalanch
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
8,100 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ADO was last recorded at 62,593 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,453 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,593 miles
  • 2025 – 61,256 miles
  • 2024 – 59,947 miles
  • 2022 – 57,991 miles
  • 2021 – 56,375 miles
  • 2020 – 55,798 miles
  • 2018 – 55,288 miles
  • 2017 – 54,306 miles
  • 2016 – 53,495 miles
  • 2015 – 52,805 miles
  • 2013 – 49,759 miles
  • 2012 – 46,672 miles
  • 2011 – 44,007 miles
  • 2009 – 39,289 miles
  • 2007 – 36,920 miles
  • 2006 – 34,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,593 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Lower arm bump stops worn and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak Rear main seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,593 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    681196732616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail62,453 miles (+1,197)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    315391703389
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in dirt

  3. Pass61,256 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,256 miles
    Test number
    442107077192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,947 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    621875914270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,991 miles (+1,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,991 miles
    Test number
    555848575213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass56,375 miles (+577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    564855060898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass55,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    709780877355
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Fail55,798 miles (+510)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    333181759183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass55,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    970570822561
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm bump stops worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear main seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak from centre diff

  10. Fail55,288 miles (+982)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    969989178967
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm bump stops worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear main seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak from centre diff

  11. Pass54,306 miles (+811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    747019390604
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass53,495 miles (+690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,495 miles
    Test number
    698956225288
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass52,805 miles (+3,046)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    535844335051
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass49,759 miles (+3,087)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    475591833380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass46,672 miles (+2,665)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,672 miles
    Test number
    629476632380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    215539121355
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass41,574 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,574 km
    Test number
    680810230367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePoor image on headlights

  18. Pass39,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    430019829408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail39,289 miles5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    511969929311
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    193629528333
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear fog lamp wiring needs attention
    • NoteSpeedo not fitted at time of test

  21. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    480769828435
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear fog lamp wiring needs attention
    • NoteSpeedo not fitted at time of test

  22. Pass36,920 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    772058917341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    404640116361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 ADO

Does S3 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ADO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 ADO?
The MOT on S3 ADO is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ADO done?
S3 ADO was recorded at 62,593 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has S3 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ADO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 ADO 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 S3 ADO find?
S3 ADO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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