Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
V18 BAHMOT history
V18 BAH is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 127,488 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 BAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 24 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 BAH was last recorded at 127,488 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 18,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,943 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,545 miles
- Average per year
- 10,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,488 miles
- 2025 – 108,943 miles
- 2024 – 100,328 miles
- 2023 – 86,053 miles
- 2022 – 73,772 miles
- 2021 – 62,093 miles
- 2020 – 58,102 miles
- 2019 – 50,007 miles
- 2018 – 38,709 miles
- 2017 – 25,146 miles
- 2016 – 20,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,488 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,488 miles (+18,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 127,488 miles
- Test number
- 961862033855
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,943 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 108,943 miles
- Test number
- 505706806328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,941 miles (+8,613)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,941 miles
- Test number
- 807059513183
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 100,328 miles
- Test number
- 309548023859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail100,325 miles (+14,272)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,325 miles
- Test number
- 234573854393
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,053 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 86,053 miles
- Test number
- 983613455615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail86,049 miles (+12,277)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,049 miles
- Test number
- 384380581590
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing/wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,772 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,772 miles
- Test number
- 324830278838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing unevenly 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,772 miles (+11,679)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,772 miles
- Test number
- 554675838685
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing unevenly 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,093 miles (+3,991)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 62,093 miles
- Test number
- 346240846207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,102 miles (+8,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,102 miles
- Test number
- 545307836173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,007 miles (+11,298)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 50,007 miles
- Test number
- 648782520426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,709 miles (+637)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 38,709 miles
- Test number
- 484258375156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,072 miles (+12,926)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,072 miles
- Test number
- 921589495442
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,146 miles (+4,344)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 25,146 miles
- Test number
- 312031102737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 20,802 miles
- Test number
- 529948598175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 BAH
- Does V18 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BAH is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 BAH?
- The MOT on V18 BAH is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 BAH done?
- V18 BAH was recorded at 127,488 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,967 miles a year.
- Has V18 BAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 BAH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 BAH 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 V18 BAH find?
- V18 BAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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