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Vauxhall VXR8

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 6,162 cc

S3 HSVMOT history

S3 HSV is a black petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
81,262 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,162 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HSV was last recorded at 81,262 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 5,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,170 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,092 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,262 miles
  • 2022 – 76,170 miles
  • 2021 – 67,971 miles
  • 2020 – 63,254 miles
  • 2019 – 53,445 miles
  • 2016 – 50,376 miles
  • 2015 – 44,733 miles
  • 2014 – 36,167 miles
  • 2013 – 24,350 miles
  • 2012 – 10,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,262 miles (+5,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    223989000414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,170 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    693033909437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    285162511485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,971 miles (+4,717)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    170135249134
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,254 miles (+9,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    417378592954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,445 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    576395969818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,376 miles (+5,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    211358748348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass44,733 miles (+8,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    927367812544
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass36,167 miles (+11,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    335985964468
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn at inner shoulders

  10. Pass24,350 miles (+13,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,350 miles
    Test number
    949871543206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,679 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,679 miles
    Test number
    327162562297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail10,261 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,261 miles
    Test number
    498894052201
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about S3 HSV

Does S3 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 HSV expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 HSV?
The MOT on S3 HSV expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 HSV done?
S3 HSV was recorded at 81,262 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has S3 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HSV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 HSV 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 HSV find?
S3 HSV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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