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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V12 RSHMOT history

V12 RSH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V12 RSH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 RSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 RSH was last recorded at 133,189 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,189 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,189 miles
  • 2024 – 129,040 miles
  • 2023 – 125,192 miles
  • 2022 – 121,257 miles
  • 2021 – 114,962 miles
  • 2020 – 109,119 miles
  • 2019 – 100,837 miles
  • 2018 – 89,176 miles
  • 2017 – 82,175 miles
  • 2016 – 68,130 miles
  • 2015 – 60,094 miles
  • 2014 – 54,243 miles
  • 2013 – 47,310 miles
  • 2011 – 37,923 miles
  • 2010 – 28,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe & suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,189 miles
    Test number
    869365956050
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & suspension components corroded

  2. Fail133,189 miles (+4,149)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,189 miles
    Test number
    584928881063
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & suspension components corroded

  3. Pass129,040 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,040 miles
    Test number
    822952050003
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,040 miles (+3,848)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,040 miles
    Test number
    786200344790
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,192 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,192 miles
    Test number
    345159058569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,257 miles (+6,295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    805984024860
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    472665495246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,962 miles (+5,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    743765716532
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,119 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,119 miles
    Test number
    336690099856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,057 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    415805086072
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail107,057 miles (+6,220)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    288206668891
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,837 miles (+11,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,837 miles
    Test number
    830623075789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,176 miles (+7,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    904123051537
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 80% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall NOT deep enough to reach cords or ply
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis is surface corroding and flaking
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and underbody coverings fitted unable to view behind them

  14. Pass82,175 miles (+14,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    489332926714
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% worn
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre Has cuts to sidewall not deep enough to reach cold or ply
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre Has cuts to sidewall not deep enough to reach cold or ply
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge of tyre feathering and has age related cracking to tread

  15. Pass68,130 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    901239064109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    298389225079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,094 miles (+5,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    909069425008
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail54,243 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    106872754424
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass54,243 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    859652754010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,310 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    155110253012
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass47,310 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    377030653095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,923 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,923 miles
    Test number
    176160351268
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    204429380417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    613559380125
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V12 RSH

Does V12 RSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 RSH is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 RSH?
The MOT on V12 RSH is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 RSH done?
V12 RSH was recorded at 133,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has V12 RSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 RSH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 RSH 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 RSH find?
V12 RSH passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorber shroud loose, and 1 more.

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