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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

S12 FEYMOT history

S12 FEY is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S12 FEY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,391 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 FEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 FEY was last recorded at 179,391 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,276 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
8,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,391 miles
  • 2024 – 175,545 miles
  • 2023 – 170,581 miles
  • 2022 – 164,265 miles
  • 2021 – 157,963 miles
  • 2020 – 152,435 miles
  • 2019 – 150,456 miles
  • 2018 – 145,430 miles
  • 2017 – 138,658 miles
  • 2016 – 129,345 miles
  • 2015 – 120,482 miles
  • 2014 – 110,912 miles
  • 2013 – 100,060 miles
  • 2012 – 81,284 miles
  • 2011 – 72,514 miles
  • 2010 – 63,110 miles
  • 2009 – 56,952 miles
  • 2008 – 43,617 miles
  • 2007 – 33,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,391 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has had a patch repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,391 miles (+115)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,391 miles
    Test number
    450323415171
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has had a patch repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail179,276 miles (+3,731)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,276 miles
    Test number
    860649802863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has had a patch repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass175,545 miles (+4,964)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,545 miles
    Test number
    864320127782
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,581 miles
    Test number
    663220644102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,578 miles (+6,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,578 miles
    Test number
    293735271450
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass164,265 miles (+6,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,265 miles
    Test number
    207425699510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass157,970 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    262804243049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail157,963 miles (+5,528)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,963 miles
    Test number
    249736195853
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass152,435 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    451284721718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,456 miles (+5,026)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,456 miles
    Test number
    207319435848
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

  11. Pass145,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,430 miles
    Test number
    909217824611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail145,430 miles (+6,772)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,430 miles
    Test number
    993576843741
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    120978616107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,658 miles (+9,313)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    584494319669
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,345 miles (+8,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,345 miles
    Test number
    917363305542
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads n/limit
    • AdvisoryFront upper coils s/corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear upper shock plastic covers adrift/deteriorated mtgs

  16. Pass120,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,482 miles
    Test number
    646174716981
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under tray is fitted on this vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a small side wall cut but okay

  17. Pass120,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,482 miles
    Test number
    177110353639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,482 miles (+9,570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,482 miles
    Test number
    781339496370
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass110,912 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,912 miles
    Test number
    857339424306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail110,912 miles (+10,852)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,912 miles
    Test number
    388829524313
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass100,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    379538813322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,060 miles (+18,776)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    528748413358
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass81,284 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    305538142436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,514 miles
    Test number
    268685101384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Fail72,514 miles (+9,404)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,514 miles
    Test number
    375805401379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  26. Pass63,110 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    364082500305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    103346509304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,952 miles (+13,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    401641109356
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass43,617 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,617 miles
    Test number
    660703808381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,341 miles
    Test number
    551358297223
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Fail33,341 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,341 miles
    Test number
    624268797209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S12 FEY

Does S12 FEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 FEY is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 FEY?
The MOT on S12 FEY is valid until 3 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 FEY done?
S12 FEY was recorded at 179,391 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,058 miles a year.
Has S12 FEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 FEY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 FEY 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 FEY find?
S12 FEY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 5 more.

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