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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.

687 RU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass137,878 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass98,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    633372326296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass73,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    471661091948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf low beam slightly discoloured
  9. 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
  10. Pass57,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    704203705066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass53,972 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,972 miles
    Test number
    275361042095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass42,170 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,170 miles
    Test number
    253708843428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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