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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S12 RNEMOT history

S12 RNE is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S12 RNE grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,005 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RNE was last recorded at 159,005 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,003 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,005 miles
  • 2025 – 155,838 miles
  • 2024 – 149,366 miles
  • 2021 – 146,339 miles
  • 2020 – 143,957 miles
  • 2019 – 135,938 miles
  • 2018 – 124,629 miles
  • 2017 – 121,603 miles
  • 2016 – 108,188 miles
  • 2015 – 92,348 miles
  • 2014 – 83,593 miles
  • 2013 – 70,128 miles
  • 2012 – 60,951 miles
  • 2010 – 44,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,005 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,005 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    488065155059
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,003 miles (+3,165)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,003 miles
    Test number
    870188374048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,838 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,838 miles
    Test number
    613166699784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail155,837 miles (+6,471)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,837 miles
    Test number
    938999057186
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,366 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,366 miles
    Test number
    244376288477
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail149,365 miles (+3,026)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,365 miles
    Test number
    391663663083
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working n\s and o\s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slight insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,339 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,339 miles
    Test number
    637263533415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,957 miles (+8,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,957 miles
    Test number
    295241435847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass135,938 miles (+11,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,938 miles
    Test number
    725659228668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,629 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    237557521854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,603 miles (+13,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    368602464775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass108,188 miles (+15,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,188 miles
    Test number
    520185646412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,348 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    461599131740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,347 miles (+8,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    705894131918
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass83,593 miles (+13,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    195883044037
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,128 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    928348113072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,951 miles (+16,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    766954482025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,120 miles
    Test number
    363181090292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RNE

Does S12 RNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RNE is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RNE?
The MOT on S12 RNE is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RNE done?
S12 RNE was recorded at 159,005 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has S12 RNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RNE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RNE 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 RNE find?
S12 RNE passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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