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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,995 cc

S3 VSSMOT history

S3 VSS is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S3 VSS black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,528 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VSS was last recorded at 107,528 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 9,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,288 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,240 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,528 miles
  • 2025 – 98,288 miles
  • 2024 – 93,226 miles
  • 2023 – 89,242 miles
  • 2022 – 83,877 miles
  • 2021 – 72,737 miles
  • 2020 – 69,160 miles
  • 2019 – 64,686 miles
  • 2018 – 59,660 miles
  • 2017 – 50,976 miles
  • 2016 – 36,750 miles
  • 2015 – 22,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant low

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, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    680736367453
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  2. Fail107,528 miles (+9,240)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    209722294229
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  3. Pass98,288 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,288 miles
    Test number
    827582599872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,226 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    808067312410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,242 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    218938911019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,877 miles (+11,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    645455598577
    • 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))
  7. Pass72,737 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    817569199953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,160 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    992713069286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,686 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    412846113198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,660 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    667445987686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,976 miles (+14,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    842431126111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,750 miles (+14,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    749316994561
    • 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)
  13. Pass22,249 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    109366225161
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not showing cords

Questions about S3 VSS

Does S3 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VSS is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VSS?
The MOT on S3 VSS is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VSS done?
S3 VSS was recorded at 107,528 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has S3 VSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VSS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VSS 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 VSS find?
S3 VSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; coolant low.

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