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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,595 cc

12 MJEMOT history

12 MJE is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
106,755 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
12 MJE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 MJE was last recorded at 106,755 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,582 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,173 miles
Average per year
2,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,755 miles
  • 2023 – 105,582 miles
  • 2022 – 104,130 miles
  • 2021 – 101,047 miles
  • 2020 – 97,962 miles
  • 2019 – 95,744 miles
  • 2017 – 95,559 miles
  • 2016 – 95,344 miles
  • 2015 – 95,126 miles
  • 2014 – 94,307 miles
  • 2013 – 92,720 miles
  • 2012 – 91,122 miles
  • 2011 – 89,065 miles
  • 2010 – 85,709 miles
  • 2009 – 82,996 miles
  • 2008 – 77,845 miles
  • 2007 – 72,276 miles
  • 2006 – 66,292 miles
  • 2005 – 60,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from power steering rack also cooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes each side of the axle flexi. hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,755 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    953542275402
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,755 miles (+1,173)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    204784640427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    193217785511
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from power steering rack also cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail105,582 miles (+1,452)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    468941856454
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from power steering rack also cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass104,130 miles (+3,083)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    376521454069
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    639148139792
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes each side of the axle flexi. hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail101,047 miles (+3,085)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    156112825755
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes each side of the axle flexi. hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass97,962 miles (+2,218)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    865756915130
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    135412009162
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail95,744 miles (+185)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    583993438677
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,559 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    182745064209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,344 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    685666099146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,126 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,126 miles
    Test number
    507851180588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,307 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,307 miles
    Test number
    685469064244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,720 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,720 miles
    Test number
    619418363209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,122 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    399504482220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,065 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    357446071470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,709 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    610051780224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,996 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,996 miles
    Test number
    983838379211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,845 miles (+5,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    364193778244
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,276 miles (+5,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    982671687213
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass66,292 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    902276676212
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail66,276 miles (+6,238)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,276 miles
    Test number
    884305476267
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass60,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    553070795209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 12 MJE

What vehicle is registration 12 MJE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 MJE on a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Oct 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 12 MJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 12 MJE expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 12 MJE?
The MOT on 12 MJE expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 12 MJE done?
12 MJE was recorded at 106,755 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 2,456 miles a year.
Has 12 MJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 MJE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 12 MJE 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 12 MJE find?
12 MJE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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