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Austin 12/4

Blue · Petrol · 1926 · 1,861 cc

DS 8935MOT history

DS 8935 is a blue petrol Austin 12/4 first used on 1 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 4,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
4,427 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8935
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
12/4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1926
First used
1 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8935 was last recorded at 4,427 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2007: 1,201 miles, lower than 2,310 miles on 28 Sept 2005.
  • 21 Jun 2010: 39 miles, lower than 1,294 miles on 26 May 2009.
  • 28 Jun 2019: 3,478 miles, lower than 11,932 miles on 19 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,427 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,427 miles
  • 2025 – 4,238 miles
  • 2024 – 4,177 miles
  • 2023 – 3,757 miles
  • 2021 – 3,698 miles
  • 2020 – 3,624 miles
  • 2019 – 3,478 miles
  • 2012 – 11,932 miles
  • 2011 – 619 miles
  • 2010 – 39 miles
  • 2009 – 1,294 miles
  • 2008 – 1,294 miles
  • 2007 – 1,201 miles
  • 2005 – 2,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,427 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    4,427 miles
    Test number
    303915146004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail4,427 miles (+189)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,427 miles
    Test number
    879928906284
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass4,238 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    4,238 miles
    Test number
    231992247553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass4,177 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    4,177 miles
    Test number
    404732060350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass3,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    3,757 miles
    Test number
    526906633525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail3,757 miles (+59)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,757 miles
    Test number
    532272630561
    • MajorNearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass3,698 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    3,698 miles
    Test number
    131628408469
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass3,624 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    3,624 miles
    Test number
    327532592228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,478 miles (-8,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    3,478 miles
    Test number
    830426782790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass11,932 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,932 miles
    Test number
    439461702266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass619 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    619 miles
    Test number
    728163371130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39 miles (-1,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39 miles
    Test number
    444222570167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    1,294 miles
    Test number
    983766049101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,294 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    1,294 miles
    Test number
    271500778193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass1,201 miles (-1,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    1,201 miles
    Test number
    214424577426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    2,310 miles
    Test number
    583951775297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 8935

What vehicle is registration DS 8935 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8935 on a blue petrol Austin 12/4 first used on 1 Apr 1991. 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 DS 8935 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8935 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8935?
The MOT on DS 8935 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8935 done?
DS 8935 was recorded at 4,427 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 103 miles a year.
Has DS 8935 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8935 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 8935 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 23 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DS 8935 find?
DS 8935 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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