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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V17 RACMOT history

V17 RAC is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V17 RAC red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,227 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 RAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 RAC was last recorded at 134,227 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,363 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,864 miles
Average per year
6,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,227 miles
  • 2025 – 131,363 miles
  • 2024 – 127,923 miles
  • 2022 – 122,404 miles
  • 2021 – 120,138 miles
  • 2020 – 118,518 miles
  • 2019 – 112,157 miles
  • 2018 – 107,497 miles
  • 2016 – 101,827 miles
  • 2015 – 93,960 miles
  • 2014 – 83,110 miles
  • 2013 – 63,298 miles
  • 2012 – 51,953 miles
  • 2011 – 38,567 miles
  • 2010 – 28,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,227 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,227 miles (+2,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    442341851109
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass131,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,363 miles
    Test number
    498849389008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail131,363 miles (+3,440)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,363 miles
    Test number
    913908165952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,923 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,923 miles
    Test number
    787568861903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,404 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    500770094770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,138 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,138 miles
    Test number
    549193999873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,127 miles (+1,609)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,127 miles
    Test number
    886128483132
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,518 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    703523623043
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail118,518 miles (+6,361)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    601627007520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,157 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    926920781866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,497 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,497 miles
    Test number
    452860099012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,827 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    266900201631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail101,826 miles (+7,866)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    119369514744
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass93,960 miles (+10,850)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    244867851421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,110 miles (+19,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    555238164238
    • Note2 x front tyres worn inner edges 225/45ZR17 94W

  16. Pass63,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    707874443042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,298 miles (+11,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    198404843458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,953 miles (+13,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    929019842068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,567 miles (+10,042)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    198602051002
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside Front disc slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside Front disc slightly worn inner edge

  20. Pass28,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    674583250037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,525 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    851713550094
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V17 RAC

Does V17 RAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 RAC is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 RAC?
The MOT on V17 RAC is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 RAC done?
V17 RAC was recorded at 134,227 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
Has V17 RAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 RAC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 RAC 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 V17 RAC find?
V17 RAC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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