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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

S3 VSBMOT history

S3 VSB is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 29 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

S3 VSB silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
146,953 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VSB was last recorded at 146,953 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,953 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,953 miles
  • 2016 – 145,081 miles
  • 2015 – 140,519 miles
  • 2013 – 133,479 miles
  • 2012 – 128,697 miles
  • 2011 – 123,873 miles
  • 2010 – 118,862 miles
  • 2009 – 112,304 miles
  • 2008 – 105,383 miles
  • 2007 – 96,313 miles
  • 2006 – 91,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,953 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    887846690020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,953 miles (+1,872)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    248987632979
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working n/n o/s high level rear brake lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,081 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,081 miles
    Test number
    866733207365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass140,519 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    407600895102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,479 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,479 miles
    Test number
    156372253334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,456 miles (+4,759)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,456 miles
    Test number
    438403413453
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass128,697 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,697 miles
    Test number
    628532292209
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber slightly deteroated
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp missing

  8. Fail128,697 miles (+4,824)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,697 miles
    Test number
    226591192241
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber slightly deteroated
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp missing

  9. Pass123,873 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,873 miles
    Test number
    508275261242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass118,862 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    542032480280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,304 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,304 miles
    Test number
    973513089292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,383 miles (+9,070)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,383 miles
    Test number
    260964278262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edges.

  13. Pass96,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    204878527412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,313 miles (+4,328)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    234653427477
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs vent holes blocked
    • NoteGear box mount bolt missing
    • NoteSubframe stabilzer bar insecure

  15. Pass91,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    254648296196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VSB

Does S3 VSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VSB expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VSB?
The MOT on S3 VSB expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VSB done?
S3 VSB was recorded at 146,953 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has S3 VSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VSB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 VSB 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 VSB find?
S3 VSB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm into brake hub; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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