
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
S12 CYHMOT history
S12 CYH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,870 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 161,870 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 CYH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 CYH was last recorded at 161,870 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,865 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 7,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,870 miles
- 2025 – 157,836 miles
- 2024 – 153,205 miles
- 2023 – 151,721 miles
- 2022 – 147,592 miles
- 2021 – 138,863 miles
- 2019 – 138,857 miles
- 2018 – 131,071 miles
- 2016 – 120,014 miles
- 2015 – 111,986 miles
- 2014 – 104,533 miles
- 2013 – 90,561 miles
- 2012 – 78,722 miles
- 2011 – 71,806 miles
- 2010 – 44,386 miles
- 2009 – 35,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,870 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 161,870 miles
- Test number
- 965981982256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail161,865 miles (+4,029)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,865 miles
- Test number
- 145075505473
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,836 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 157,836 miles
- Test number
- 139334646427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail157,826 miles (+4,621)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,826 miles
- Test number
- 508856212838
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,205 miles (+1,484)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 153,205 miles
- Test number
- 293300013487
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass151,721 miles (+4,129)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 151,721 miles
- Test number
- 298443712314
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres stepped
Pass147,592 miles (+8,729)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,592 miles
- Test number
- 613529048523
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass138,863 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 138,863 miles
- Test number
- 229691106802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,857 miles (+7,786)13 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,857 miles
- Test number
- 254208354546
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass131,071 miles (+11,057)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 131,071 miles
- Test number
- 335983045394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,014 miles (+8,028)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 120,014 miles
- Test number
- 975874111995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,986 miles (+7,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 111,986 miles
- Test number
- 837677705174
- 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)
Pass104,533 miles (+13,972)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,533 miles
- Test number
- 295421904480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,561 miles (+11,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,561 miles
- Test number
- 766692923145
- 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)
Pass78,722 miles (+6,916)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,722 miles
- Test number
- 485327102136
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass71,806 miles (+6,041)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,806 miles
- Test number
- 517627231130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,765 miles (+21,379)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,765 miles
- Test number
- 919293511053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 44,386 miles
- Test number
- 702742210030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,386 miles (+8,756)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,386 miles
- Test number
- 934282810005
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass35,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,630 miles
- Test number
- 253786699012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 CYH
- Does S12 CYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CYH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 CYH?
- The MOT on S12 CYH 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 S12 CYH done?
- S12 CYH was recorded at 161,870 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
- Has S12 CYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 CYH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 CYH 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 CYH find?
- S12 CYH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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