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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V85 JSTMOT history

V85 JST is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,814 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 JST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 JST was last recorded at 141,814 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,196 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,814 miles
  • 2022 – 141,196 miles
  • 2018 – 141,120 miles
  • 2016 – 137,321 miles
  • 2015 – 135,964 miles
  • 2014 – 130,691 miles
  • 2013 – 121,765 miles
  • 2012 – 108,869 miles
  • 2011 – 94,960 miles
  • 2010 – 83,633 miles
  • 2009 – 71,116 miles
  • 2008 – 57,662 miles
  • 2007 – 55,831 miles
  • 2006 – 53,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,814 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight surface corrosion

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side-wall has cracks both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,814 miles (+618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,814 miles
    Test number
    106284687455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight surface corrosion

  2. Pass141,196 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,196 miles
    Test number
    215590388001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,176 miles (+56)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,176 miles
    Test number
    795963780497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,120 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,120 miles
    Test number
    599749586204
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side-wall has cracks both sides (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail141,119 miles (+3,798)1 dangerous7 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,119 miles
    Test number
    277595570025
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side-wall has cracks both sides (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass137,321 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,321 miles
    Test number
    820144148297
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail137,320 miles (+1,356)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,320 miles
    Test number
    861671351107
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass135,964 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,964 miles
    Test number
    527641185177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,691 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    466702674110
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass121,765 miles (+12,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,765 miles
    Test number
    337435573176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Pass108,869 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,869 miles
    Test number
    668667272125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail108,868 miles (+13,908)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    817817872108
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass94,960 miles (+11,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,960 miles
    Test number
    258016671466
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass83,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    743026370176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,633 miles (+12,517)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    100025270113
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass71,116 miles (+13,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    972361379104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,662 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    764291278116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,831 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    443923337251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    391582846253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 JST

Does V85 JST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 JST is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V85 JST?
The MOT on V85 JST is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 JST done?
V85 JST was recorded at 141,814 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has V85 JST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 JST has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V85 JST 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 V85 JST find?
V85 JST passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; undercarriage has slight surface corrosion.

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