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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

S3 VDPMOT history

S3 VDP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,731 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VDP was last recorded at 120,731 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,979 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,731 miles
  • 2025 – 117,979 miles
  • 2023 – 116,622 miles
  • 2022 – 113,938 miles
  • 2018 – 109,288 miles
  • 2016 – 99,797 miles
  • 2015 – 91,224 miles
  • 2014 – 85,711 miles
  • 2012 – 77,166 miles
  • 2011 – 71,432 miles
  • 2010 – 63,268 miles
  • 2009 – 60,795 miles
  • 2008 – 56,821 miles
  • 2007 – 53,274 miles
  • 2006 – 49,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,731 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,731 miles (+2,752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,731 miles
    Test number
    191100081674
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,979 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,979 miles
    Test number
    411485259182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,622 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    878323276547
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,622 miles (+2,684)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    228673961864
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,938 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    399789632200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,288 miles (+9,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    588504604365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass99,797 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    312962945252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,795 miles (+8,571)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    298101527737
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass91,224 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    445596455069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail91,222 miles (+5,511)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    519634455071
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass85,711 miles (+8,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    165247334094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,166 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    869578502350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail71,432 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    145699661210
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyre
    • NoteO/s/f cv gator
    • NoteRear brake pad

  14. Pass71,432 miles (+8,164)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    918479761233
    • NoteFront tyre
    • NoteO/s/f cv gator
    • NoteRear brake pad

  15. Pass63,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,268 miles
    Test number
    261587550229
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail63,268 miles (+2,473)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,268 miles
    Test number
    290967950285
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,795 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    570454379211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail60,793 miles (+3,972)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    252042279216
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass56,821 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    631382448272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,817 miles (+3,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,817 miles
    Test number
    380481348407
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass53,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    124682037221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,274 miles (+3,375)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    553622927290
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass49,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    873646226213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VDP

Does S3 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VDP is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VDP?
The MOT on S3 VDP is valid until 28 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 VDP done?
S3 VDP was recorded at 120,731 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has S3 VDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VDP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 VDP 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 VDP find?
S3 VDP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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