Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
RA12 OWEMOT history
RA12 OWE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 138,668 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
RA12 OWE was last recorded at 138,668 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,466 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 202 miles
- Average per year
- 10,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,668 miles
- AdvisoryCar is underseal
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,668 miles (+202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,668 miles
- Test number
- 855132919605
- AdvisoryCar is underseal
Pass138,466 miles (+8,100)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,466 miles
- Test number
- 998085499212
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear arms subframe and springs corroded
Pass130,366 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,366 miles
- Test number
- 699842367558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail130,366 miles (+12,551)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,366 miles
- Test number
- 395010936558
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 117,815 miles
- Test number
- 456837472242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,815 miles (+10,930)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,815 miles
- Test number
- 571518584848
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,885 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,885 miles
- Test number
- 308834350927
- AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail106,885 miles (+9,857)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,885 miles
- Test number
- 712383670070
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,028 miles (+7,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 97,028 miles
- Test number
- 767122389861
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,417 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,417 miles
- Test number
- 601047150257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,412 miles (+17,167)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,412 miles
- Test number
- 504186517157
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,245 miles (+17,729)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,245 miles
- Test number
- 929807669787
- 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))
Pass54,516 miles (+11,576)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 54,516 miles
- Test number
- 828202497455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,940 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,940 miles
- Test number
- 575398322835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,731 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 38,731 miles
- Test number
- 251326872860
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,374 miles (+10,478)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 33,374 miles
- Test number
- 561144117228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,896 miles
- Test number
- 244122920927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RA12 OWE
- When is the MOT due on RA12 OWE?
- The MOT on RA12 OWE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RA12 OWE done?
- RA12 OWE was recorded at 138,668 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 10,667 miles a year.
- Has RA12 OWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RA12 OWE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on RA12 OWE 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 RA12 OWE find?
- RA12 OWE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: car is underseal.
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