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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 2,480 cc

C8 UPNMOT history

C8 UPN is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

C8 UPN blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,135 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 UPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 UPN was last recorded at 78,135 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 11,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,342 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,793 miles
Average per year
5,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,135 miles
  • 2025 – 66,342 miles
  • 2024 – 48,036 miles
  • 2023 – 31,913 miles
  • 2022 – 31,030 miles
  • 2021 – 29,278 miles
  • 2020 – 26,781 miles
  • 2019 – 23,940 miles
  • 2018 – 22,898 miles
  • 2017 – 21,502 miles
  • 2016 – 19,926 miles
  • 2015 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,135 miles (+11,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    757568347721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass66,342 miles (+18,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    693284282257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,036 miles (+16,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    871007611364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,913 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    108966076168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,030 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,030 miles
    Test number
    970599137196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    610944313270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,278 miles (+2,497)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    798440134228
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass26,781 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,781 miles
    Test number
    577773933733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass23,940 miles (+1,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    433269360729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass22,898 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,898 miles
    Test number
    337489844282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass21,502 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    924551063685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,926 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    928171819804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass14,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    732981608251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 UPN

Does C8 UPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 UPN is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 UPN?
The MOT on C8 UPN is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 UPN done?
C8 UPN was recorded at 78,135 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,924 miles a year.
Has C8 UPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 UPN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 UPN 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 C8 UPN find?
C8 UPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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