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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T21 BUCMOT history

T21 BUC is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,597 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 BUC was last recorded at 150,597 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,906 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,691 miles
Average per year
6,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,597 miles
  • 2025 – 146,906 miles
  • 2024 – 144,066 miles
  • 2023 – 140,789 miles
  • 2022 – 136,128 miles
  • 2021 – 129,372 miles
  • 2020 – 125,176 miles
  • 2019 – 121,296 miles
  • 2018 – 112,116 miles
  • 2017 – 100,105 miles
  • 2016 – 89,663 miles
  • 2015 – 74,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,597 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    804375289312
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail150,597 miles (+3,691)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    977810281786
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass146,906 miles (+2,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,906 miles
    Test number
    654241135809
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside& offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside& offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside& offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,066 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    283130062292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,789 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    824550141628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,128 miles (+6,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,128 miles
    Test number
    685357911830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,372 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,372 miles
    Test number
    619511750904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,369 miles (+4,193)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    594676035485
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass125,176 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,176 miles
    Test number
    412519143695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,296 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,296 miles
    Test number
    317882328170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,293 miles (+9,177)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,293 miles
    Test number
    571834214250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass112,116 miles (+12,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    416103296545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,105 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    402056483767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    419780504909
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly chipped

  15. Fail89,663 miles (+15,287)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    682118122542
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly chipped

  16. Pass74,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    556453285018
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen

  17. Fail74,376 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    248002885056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen

Questions about T21 BUC

Does T21 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BUC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 BUC?
The MOT on T21 BUC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 BUC done?
T21 BUC was recorded at 150,597 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,691 miles a year.
Has T21 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 BUC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 BUC 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 T21 BUC find?
T21 BUC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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