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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

V12 AROMOT history

V12 ARO is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 191,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V12 ARO red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,679 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ARO was last recorded at 191,679 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 13,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,276 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,403 miles
Average per year
14,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,679 miles
  • 2025 – 178,276 miles
  • 2024 – 163,158 miles
  • 2023 – 147,591 miles
  • 2022 – 131,620 miles
  • 2021 – 117,328 miles
  • 2020 – 107,101 miles
  • 2019 – 99,032 miles
  • 2017 – 63,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,679 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,679 miles (+13,403)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,679 miles
    Test number
    957272800015
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass178,276 miles (+15,118)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,276 miles
    Test number
    569932712651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,158 miles (+15,567)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,158 miles
    Test number
    445186243403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,591 miles (+15,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    844361732844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,620 miles (+14,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    583157366314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,328 miles (+10,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,328 miles
    Test number
    167468258531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass107,101 miles (+8,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    201288079649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass99,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    894356075216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail99,032 miles (+17,283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    745812324594
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass81,749 miles (+18,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    805739000442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass63,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    979616590505
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres perished

Questions about V12 ARO

Does V12 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 ARO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 ARO?
The MOT on V12 ARO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 ARO done?
V12 ARO was recorded at 191,679 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 14,526 miles a year.
Has V12 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ARO has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V12 ARO 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 V12 ARO find?
V12 ARO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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