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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.

S12 CYH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass161,870 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. Pass138,863 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,863 miles
    Test number
    229691106802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. Pass131,071 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    335983045394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,014 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    975874111995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass78,722 miles (+6,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    485327102136
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  16. Pass71,806 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,806 miles
    Test number
    517627231130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,765 miles (+21,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    919293511053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    702742210030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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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