
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
S12 NRHMOT history
S12 NRH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 151,668 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 NRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 NRH was last recorded at 151,668 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,868 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,800 miles
- Average per year
- 6,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,668 miles
- 2025 – 149,868 miles
- 2024 – 147,905 miles
- 2023 – 146,006 miles
- 2022 – 141,899 miles
- 2021 – 137,593 miles
- 2020 – 133,423 miles
- 2019 – 123,635 miles
- 2018 – 111,150 miles
- 2017 – 99,596 miles
- 2016 – 87,183 miles
- 2015 – 75,920 miles
- 2014 – 68,902 miles
- 2013 – 62,114 miles
- 2012 – 56,321 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,668 miles (+1,800)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 151,668 miles
- Test number
- 175485343356
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,868 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 149,868 miles
- Test number
- 382374621381
- AdvisoryBoth front lower joint boots poor
Pass147,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 147,905 miles
- Test number
- 316590556264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,905 miles (+1,899)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,905 miles
- Test number
- 314630480678
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear discs rusty
Pass146,006 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 146,006 miles
- Test number
- 436274085827
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,006 miles (+4,107)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,006 miles
- Test number
- 362030681726
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,899 miles (+4,306)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 141,899 miles
- Test number
- 709516489748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 137,593 miles
- Test number
- 557746634809
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail137,593 miles (+4,170)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,593 miles
- Test number
- 458015768273
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,423 miles (+9,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 133,423 miles
- Test number
- 392019891071
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,635 miles (+12,485)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,635 miles
- Test number
- 882373948567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,150 miles (+11,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 111,150 miles
- Test number
- 157365110230
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,596 miles (+12,413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,596 miles
- Test number
- 362866094860
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean for print out
Pass87,183 miles (+11,263)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,183 miles
- Test number
- 288022212599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,920 miles (+7,018)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,920 miles
- Test number
- 295333185102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,902 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 68,902 miles
- Test number
- 435310104146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,889 miles (+6,775)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,889 miles
- Test number
- 615319594054
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass62,114 miles (+5,793)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 62,114 miles
- Test number
- 268713913156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,321 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,321 miles
- Test number
- 766510832105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,089 miles
- Test number
- 207652032001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 NRH
- Does S12 NRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 NRH is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 NRH?
- The MOT on S12 NRH is valid until 6 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 NRH done?
- S12 NRH was recorded at 151,668 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,742 miles a year.
- Has S12 NRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 NRH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S12 NRH 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 NRH find?
- S12 NRH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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