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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S12 DBDMOT history

S12 DBD is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 161,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

S12 DBD red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,039 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DBD was last recorded at 161,039 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 5,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,944 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,095 miles
Average per year
10,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,039 miles
  • 2024 – 155,944 miles
  • 2022 – 142,865 miles
  • 2021 – 134,414 miles
  • 2020 – 122,652 miles
  • 2019 – 108,083 miles
  • 2018 – 93,062 miles
  • 2017 – 67,100 miles
  • 2016 – 63,411 miles
  • 2015 – 56,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,039 miles (+5,095)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,039 miles
    Test number
    520875611977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,944 miles
    Test number
    661252509084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,944 miles (+13,079)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,944 miles
    Test number
    347263107838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    642271961875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,865 miles (+8,451)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    891170150862
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,414 miles (+11,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    474183500873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,652 miles (+14,569)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    995040869295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,083 miles (+15,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    508398185054
    • 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))

  9. Pass93,062 miles (+25,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    449176270921
    • AdvisoryCut In O/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,100 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    565878028881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,411 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    751804962879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    683480356971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DBD

Does S12 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 DBD expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 DBD?
The MOT on S12 DBD expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 DBD done?
S12 DBD was recorded at 161,039 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 10,474 miles a year.
Has S12 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DBD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 DBD 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 DBD find?
S12 DBD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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