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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

2012 ABMOT history

2012 AB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 53,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

2012 AB blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,730 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2012 AB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2012 AB was last recorded at 53,730 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 6,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,639 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,091 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,730 miles
  • 2025 – 47,639 miles
  • 2024 – 43,415 miles
  • 2023 – 38,879 miles
  • 2022 – 32,807 miles
  • 2021 – 27,848 miles
  • 2020 – 24,550 miles
  • 2019 – 19,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    294614332107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,724 miles (+6,085)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    438546865713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass47,639 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    599454881922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass43,415 miles (+4,536)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    942543537303
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,879 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    834340157843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,807 miles
    Test number
    184597386575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail32,807 miles (+4,959)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,807 miles
    Test number
    410622050893
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    223099363681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,848 miles (+3,298)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    105928343465
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  10. Pass24,550 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    956605881103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,199 miles
    Test number
    194960914883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 2012 AB

What vehicle is registration 2012 AB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2012 AB on a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jun 2016. 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 2012 AB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2012 AB is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2012 AB?
The MOT on 2012 AB is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2012 AB done?
2012 AB was recorded at 53,730 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has 2012 AB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2012 AB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 2012 AB 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 2012 AB find?
2012 AB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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