
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
687 RUMOT history
687 RU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 137,878 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 687 RU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
687 RU was last recorded at 137,878 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,275 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,603 miles
- Average per year
- 10,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,878 miles
- 2025 – 132,275 miles
- 2024 – 126,285 miles
- 2023 – 113,420 miles
- 2022 – 98,038 miles
- 2021 – 73,001 miles
- 2020 – 57,555 miles
- 2019 – 53,972 miles
- 2018 – 47,996 miles
- 2017 – 42,170 miles
- 2016 – 34,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,878 miles (+5,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 137,878 miles
- Test number
- 649779118583
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass132,275 miles (+5,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,275 miles
- Test number
- 742616056656
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,285 miles (+12,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 126,285 miles
- Test number
- 756312127929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass113,420 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 113,420 miles
- Test number
- 152564663147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,414 miles (+15,376)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,414 miles
- Test number
- 252718184602
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 98,038 miles
- Test number
- 633372326296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,031 miles (+25,030)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,031 miles
- Test number
- 142281352329
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,001 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,001 miles
- Test number
- 471661091948
- AdvisoryNearside Front nsf low beam slightly discoloured
Fail73,001 miles (+15,446)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,001 miles
- Test number
- 783973114247
- DangerousCentral Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front nsf low beam slightly discoloured
Pass57,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 57,555 miles
- Test number
- 704203705066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,555 miles (+3,583)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,555 miles
- Test number
- 658486681897
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,972 miles (+5,976)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 53,972 miles
- Test number
- 275361042095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,996 miles (+5,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 47,996 miles
- Test number
- 131064709085
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,170 miles (+7,794)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,170 miles
- Test number
- 253708843428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,376 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 34,376 miles
- Test number
- 170471931623
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about 687 RU
- What vehicle is registration 687 RU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 687 RU on a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Oct 2013. 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 687 RU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 687 RU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 687 RU?
- The MOT on 687 RU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 687 RU done?
- 687 RU was recorded at 137,878 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 10,628 miles a year.
- Has 687 RU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 687 RU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on 687 RU 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 687 RU find?
- 687 RU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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