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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

F12 SWMMOT history

F12 SWM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 215,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

F12 SWM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
215,602 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F12 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F12 SWM was last recorded at 215,602 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,599 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,602 miles
  • 2025 – 208,603 miles
  • 2024 – 197,862 miles
  • 2023 – 177,652 miles
  • 2022 – 171,602 miles
  • 2020 – 162,218 miles
  • 2019 – 153,027 miles
  • 2018 – 144,829 miles
  • 2017 – 133,988 miles
  • 2016 – 123,466 miles
  • 2015 – 118,483 miles
  • 2014 – 113,895 miles
  • 2013 – 85,327 miles
  • 2012 – 68,137 miles
  • 2011 – 67,410 miles
  • 2010 – 61,022 miles
  • 2009 – 49,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,602 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,602 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    215,602 miles
    Test number
    174387885414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail215,599 miles (+6,996)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,599 miles
    Test number
    676305283592
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass208,603 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,603 miles
    Test number
    182513343761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail208,375 miles (+10,513)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,375 miles
    Test number
    937253799644
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,862 miles (+20,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,862 miles
    Test number
    191406193848
    • 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. Pass177,652 miles (+6,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,652 miles
    Test number
    906100762944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,602 miles (+9,384)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,602 miles
    Test number
    652267596974
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,218 miles (+9,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,218 miles
    Test number
    114414940613
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rubber coupling on axle splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror cracked.

  9. Pass153,027 miles (+65)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,027 miles
    Test number
    312669537961
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail152,962 miles (+8,133)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,962 miles
    Test number
    409735673194
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass144,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    490235218934
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail144,829 miles (+297)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    288812862939
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail144,532 miles (+10,544)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    207487370462
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass133,988 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    420573426861
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box leak

  15. Fail133,950 miles (+10,484)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,950 miles
    Test number
    169006560984
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box leak
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  16. Pass123,466 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    981451171461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass118,483 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    845115005252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass113,895 miles (+28,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    206292994117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,327 miles (+17,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    208084393454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,137 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    465667862169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,410 miles (+6,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    557893431344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,022 miles (+11,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    431369520476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    641700339375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F12 SWM

Does F12 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F12 SWM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F12 SWM?
The MOT on F12 SWM is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F12 SWM done?
F12 SWM was recorded at 215,602 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 10,222 miles a year.
Has F12 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F12 SWM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F12 SWM 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 F12 SWM find?
F12 SWM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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