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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 VBEMOT history

S3 VBE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

S3 VBE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,014 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VBE was last recorded at 152,014 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 9,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,436 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,578 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,014 miles
  • 2025 – 142,436 miles
  • 2017 – 138,726 miles
  • 2016 – 128,210 miles
  • 2015 – 123,210 miles
  • 2014 – 117,313 miles
  • 2013 – 111,807 miles
  • 2012 – 108,462 miles
  • 2011 – 101,907 miles
  • 2010 – 95,317 miles
  • 2009 – 88,350 miles
  • 2008 – 78,922 miles
  • 2006 – 62,700 miles
  • 2005 – 53,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    370297058913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail152,014 miles (+9,578)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    256321257346
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass142,436 miles (+308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,436 miles
    Test number
    678441002668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,128 miles (+10)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,128 miles
    Test number
    419162551866
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail142,118 miles (+3,392)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,118 miles
    Test number
    994549366892
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps have mist
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,726 miles (+10,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,726 miles
    Test number
    378931148729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass128,210 miles (+5,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    836307546967
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass123,210 miles (+5,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,210 miles
    Test number
    527502555149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall slightly cut

  9. Pass117,313 miles (+5,506)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,313 miles
    Test number
    305441664111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get bit low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges but not to excess

  10. Pass111,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,807 miles
    Test number
    936682363121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,807 miles (+3,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,807 miles
    Test number
    306671563162
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass108,462 miles (+6,555)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    799265652205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY RUSTY AND DETERIOATED
    • NoteREAR TYRES WEARING THIN

  13. Pass101,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    795719151296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,907 miles (+6,590)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    486018351284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail95,317 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    682918350215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass95,317 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    793808750243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,350 miles (+9,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    851510369215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass78,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    371840768420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524980067285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,700 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    430682066245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,677 miles (+9,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    394181866415
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass53,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    342643565437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VBE

Does S3 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VBE is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VBE?
The MOT on S3 VBE is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VBE done?
S3 VBE was recorded at 152,014 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has S3 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VBE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VBE 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 VBE find?
S3 VBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; service brake binding but not excessively.

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