Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
V18 RECMOT history
V18 REC is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 100,834 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 REC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 REC was last recorded at 100,834 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 10,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,343 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,491 miles
- Average per year
- 7,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,834 miles
- 2025 – 90,343 miles
- 2024 – 82,398 miles
- 2023 – 82,398 miles
- 2022 – 71,060 miles
- 2021 – 62,658 miles
- 2020 – 58,202 miles
- 2019 – 51,008 miles
- 2018 – 42,767 miles
- 2017 – 42,672 miles
- 2016 – 30,836 miles
- 2015 – 20,338 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,834 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,834 miles (+10,491)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 100,834 miles
- Test number
- 814084573509
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,343 miles (+7,945)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 90,343 miles
- Test number
- 838294558039
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/a and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 82,398 miles
- Test number
- 234583026487
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,398 miles (+11,338)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,398 miles
- Test number
- 464905485999
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,060 miles (+8,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 71,060 miles
- Test number
- 914126486331
- AdvisoryN/S/R Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,658 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 62,658 miles
- Test number
- 472789590274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,202 miles (+7,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,202 miles
- Test number
- 557502298560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass51,008 miles (+8,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,008 miles
- Test number
- 827069660550
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass42,767 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,767 miles
- Test number
- 708860688261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,672 miles (+11,836)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,672 miles
- Test number
- 653488493662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,836 miles (+10,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 30,836 miles
- Test number
- 105617797292
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Pass20,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 20,338 miles
- Test number
- 646688045153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 REC
- Does V18 REC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 REC is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 REC?
- The MOT on V18 REC is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 REC done?
- V18 REC was recorded at 100,834 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
- Has V18 REC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 REC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on V18 REC 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 REC find?
- V18 REC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear, and 2 more.
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