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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S3 VBFMOT history

S3 VBF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S3 VBF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,717 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VBF was last recorded at 118,717 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,836 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,881 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,717 miles
  • 2024 – 114,836 miles
  • 2023 – 110,024 miles
  • 2022 – 105,674 miles
  • 2021 – 100,920 miles
  • 2020 – 96,956 miles
  • 2019 – 93,003 miles
  • 2018 – 83,976 miles
  • 2017 – 74,571 miles
  • 2016 – 57,863 miles
  • 2015 – 54,058 miles
  • 2014 – 44,065 miles
  • 2013 – 33,374 miles
  • 2012 – 27,925 miles
  • 2011 – 22,183 miles
  • 2010 – 15,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • General age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,717 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    318991477469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,836 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    790867256446
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

  3. Fail114,818 miles (+4,794)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    569795938696
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

  4. Pass110,024 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,024 miles
    Test number
    391682956034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass105,674 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    536165751407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,920 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,920 miles
    Test number
    732714752213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,956 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    690681591676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,003 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    462766483770
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail93,003 miles (+9,027)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    289365574788
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,976 miles (+9,405)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    107461839630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,571 miles (+16,708)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,571 miles
    Test number
    385075189013
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers weak on bounce test
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop

  12. Pass57,863 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    702374508046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,058 miles (+9,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    992268524360
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  14. Pass44,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    608232274237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail44,065 miles (+10,691)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    965902374201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail33,374 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    649854133133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing.

  17. Pass33,374 miles (+5,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    878624433159
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing.

  18. Pass27,925 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,925 miles
    Test number
    855639732187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,183 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,183 miles
    Test number
    219867441192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass22,183 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,183 miles
    Test number
    689677041134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,932 miles
    Test number
    222901040480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VBF

Does S3 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VBF is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 VBF?
The MOT on S3 VBF is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VBF done?
S3 VBF was recorded at 118,717 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has S3 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VBF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VBF 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 VBF find?
S3 VBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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