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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S3 VCBMOT history

S3 VCB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

S3 VCB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
115,486 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VCB was last recorded at 115,486 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,640 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
5,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,486 miles
  • 2024 – 113,640 miles
  • 2023 – 109,657 miles
  • 2022 – 105,482 miles
  • 2021 – 102,129 miles
  • 2020 – 97,560 miles
  • 2019 – 91,215 miles
  • 2018 – 84,296 miles
  • 2017 – 77,948 miles
  • 2016 – 71,354 miles
  • 2015 – 63,828 miles
  • 2014 – 56,487 miles
  • 2013 – 48,346 miles
  • 2012 – 40,511 miles
  • 2011 – 34,131 miles
  • 2010 – 25,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,486 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded at the center of exhaust system.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,486 miles (+1,846)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    373270153850
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded at the center of exhaust system.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,640 miles
    Test number
    794708337341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,640 miles (+3,983)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,640 miles
    Test number
    148719011789
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,657 miles (+4,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    853561311188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,482 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    602620444424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,479 miles (+3,350)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    487509553783
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass102,129 miles (+4,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,129 miles
    Test number
    685961976641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket deterating

  8. Pass97,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    742706003144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,560 miles (+6,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    106502618997
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass91,215 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    595678085645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,296 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    261230462972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    976855064565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,943 miles (+6,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    156547702573
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass71,354 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    315688473766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,828 miles (+7,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    176850495474
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low

  16. Pass56,487 miles (+8,141)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    707402194046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers smeary

  17. Pass48,346 miles (+7,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    545739073003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,511 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    307953382064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,131 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    649174291036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,095 miles (+8,157)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    488541091006
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,938 miles
    Test number
    301625480081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VCB

Does S3 VCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VCB expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VCB?
The MOT on S3 VCB expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VCB done?
S3 VCB was recorded at 115,486 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 5,971 miles a year.
Has S3 VCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VCB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VCB 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 VCB find?
S3 VCB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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