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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

AHA 896MOT history

AHA 896 is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 180,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

AHA 896 white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,507 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AHA 896
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AHA 896 was last recorded at 180,507 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 7,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,132 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,375 miles
Average per year
13,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,507 miles
  • 2025 – 173,132 miles
  • 2024 – 161,778 miles
  • 2023 – 145,865 miles
  • 2022 – 121,853 miles
  • 2021 – 104,407 miles
  • 2019 – 81,560 miles
  • 2018 – 69,822 miles
  • 2017 – 53,704 miles
  • 2016 – 38,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and in generally poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,507 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,507 miles
    Test number
    129061631230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,507 miles (+7,375)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,507 miles
    Test number
    133434091219
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,132 miles (+11,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,132 miles
    Test number
    631966717099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    766939556994
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail161,777 miles (+15,912)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,777 miles
    Test number
    967276853764
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,865 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,865 miles
    Test number
    300084302213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and in generally poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail145,456 miles (+23,603)4 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,456 miles
    Test number
    946166625216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure most of the way around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed just coming through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and in generally poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to inner sidewall, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass121,853 miles (+17,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,853 miles
    Test number
    227996577424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,407 miles (+22,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    638723689912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,560 miles (+11,738)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    544943858316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,822 miles (+16,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    770622782148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,704 miles (+15,288)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    108375091512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,416 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    634149843671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    929975049662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about AHA 896

What vehicle is registration AHA 896 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AHA 896 on a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Jun 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 AHA 896 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AHA 896 is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on AHA 896?
The MOT on AHA 896 is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AHA 896 done?
AHA 896 was recorded at 180,507 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 13,724 miles a year.
Has AHA 896 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AHA 896 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on AHA 896 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 AHA 896 find?
AHA 896 passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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