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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

S12 COHMOT history

S12 COH is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S12 COH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,208 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 COH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 COH was last recorded at 139,208 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 11,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,029 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,179 miles
Average per year
7,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,208 miles
  • 2025 – 128,029 miles
  • 2024 – 119,059 miles
  • 2023 – 110,209 miles
  • 2022 – 102,075 miles
  • 2021 – 96,675 miles
  • 2019 – 80,531 miles
  • 2018 – 73,207 miles
  • 2017 – 63,025 miles
  • 2016 – 57,248 miles
  • 2015 – 53,031 miles
  • 2014 – 47,072 miles
  • 2013 – 42,338 miles
  • 2012 – 36,467 miles
  • 2011 – 27,231 miles
  • 2010 – 22,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,208 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,208 miles (+11,179)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    992262306528
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,029 miles (+8,970)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,029 miles
    Test number
    743731283309
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and rear x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,059 miles (+8,850)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    766996081529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged x 2 slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (n/s , o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,209 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    262951435122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,075 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    145326615001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail101,961 miles (+5,286)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    362633248197
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,675 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    760649718266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,623 miles (+16,092)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    969179336405
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    486733743117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail80,525 miles (+7,318)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    183540374726
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass73,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    408759491782
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail73,207 miles (+10,182)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    413863192713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass63,025 miles (+5,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    408318044341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass57,248 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,248 miles
    Test number
    669888372319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,031 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    205081795186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail52,988 miles (+5,916)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    298179785143
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,072 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    208110974071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    848474663044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,338 miles (+5,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    798214663011
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass36,467 miles (+9,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,467 miles
    Test number
    277573752036
    • NoteO/s/r/tyre cracking in tread

  21. Pass27,231 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    129781261407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail27,189 miles (+4,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,189 miles
    Test number
    885465741053
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Fail22,496 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    171739520476
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass22,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    652769520006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S12 COH

Does S12 COH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 COH is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 COH?
The MOT on S12 COH is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 COH done?
S12 COH was recorded at 139,208 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,311 miles a year.
Has S12 COH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 COH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 COH 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 S12 COH find?
S12 COH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; coil spring corroded all, and 6 more.

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