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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

S3 VMHMOT history

S3 VMH is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S3 VMH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,381 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VMH was last recorded at 177,381 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,021 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,360 miles
Average per year
6,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,381 miles
  • 2025 – 174,021 miles
  • 2022 – 173,265 miles
  • 2021 – 171,208 miles
  • 2019 – 170,711 miles
  • 2018 – 168,123 miles
  • 2016 – 167,267 miles
  • 2015 – 166,933 miles
  • 2014 – 164,518 miles
  • 2013 – 159,234 miles
  • 2012 – 134,563 miles
  • 2011 – 124,999 miles
  • 2010 – 115,407 miles
  • 2009 – 107,096 miles
  • 2008 – 94,115 miles
  • 2007 – 79,474 miles
  • 2006 – 63,457 miles
  • 2005 – 52,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,381 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,381 miles (+3,360)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,381 miles
    Test number
    189516331148
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,021 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,021 miles
    Test number
    826607287475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,265 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,265 miles
    Test number
    277150995676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,208 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,208 miles
    Test number
    985718275255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,711 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,711 miles
    Test number
    767649176199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,123 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    168,123 miles
    Test number
    578329104979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,267 miles (+334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,267 miles
    Test number
    534698780963
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door trim missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  8. Pass166,933 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    313068291614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    164,518 miles
    Test number
    248898184259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,518 miles (+5,284)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,518 miles
    Test number
    499198484219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass159,234 miles (+592)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,234 miles
    Test number
    316025583485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge

  12. Fail158,642 miles (+24,079)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    275718973243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge

  13. Pass134,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,563 miles
    Test number
    326234182498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail134,563 miles (+9,564)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,563 miles
    Test number
    437094582297
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass124,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    177012591236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail124,999 miles (+9,592)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    395474181260
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass115,407 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    822229070211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail115,389 miles (+8,293)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    493678670251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass107,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    302650499240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,096 miles (+12,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    231429889213
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass94,115 miles (+14,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    394784798427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,474 miles (+16,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    342672117337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,457 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    273482716398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    354068125347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VMH

Does S3 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VMH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VMH?
The MOT on S3 VMH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VMH done?
S3 VMH was recorded at 177,381 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,100 miles a year.
Has S3 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VMH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on S3 VMH 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 VMH find?
S3 VMH passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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