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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C9 RUBMOT history

C9 RUB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

C9 RUB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,987 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C9 RUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C9 RUB was last recorded at 171,987 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,109 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,878 miles
Average per year
13,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,987 miles
  • 2024 – 163,109 miles
  • 2023 – 156,964 miles
  • 2022 – 144,965 miles
  • 2021 – 132,223 miles
  • 2020 – 122,410 miles
  • 2019 – 103,830 miles
  • 2018 – 80,120 miles
  • 2017 – 49,859 miles
  • 2016 – 31,289 miles
  • 2015 – 29,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Covers over outer body sills and under body obscuring inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,987 miles (+8,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,987 miles
    Test number
    124465874430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass163,109 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,109 miles
    Test number
    849680993482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,964 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,964 miles
    Test number
    542505866016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,745 miles (+11,780)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,745 miles
    Test number
    429856329783
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
  5. Pass144,965 miles (+12,742)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,965 miles
    Test number
    261894335481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,223 miles (+9,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,223 miles
    Test number
    609310388646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,410 miles (+18,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    432405448033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,830 miles (+23,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    851603966396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass80,120 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    502879832062
    • AdvisoryCovers over outer body sills and under body obscuring inspection.
  10. Fail80,061 miles (+30,202)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    480985810023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers over outer body sills and under body obscuring inspection.
  11. Pass49,859 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    966342075277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail49,842 miles (+18,553)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,842 miles
    Test number
    170299862749
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass31,289 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    813025660159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass29,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,822 miles
    Test number
    134332499709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C9 RUB

Does C9 RUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C9 RUB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C9 RUB?
The MOT on C9 RUB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C9 RUB done?
C9 RUB was recorded at 171,987 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 13,788 miles a year.
Has C9 RUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C9 RUB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on C9 RUB 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 C9 RUB find?
C9 RUB passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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