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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V26 NRCMOT history

V26 NRC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V26 NRC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,852 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 NRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 NRC was last recorded at 180,852 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 11,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,071 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,781 miles
Average per year
10,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,852 miles
  • 2025 – 169,071 miles
  • 2024 – 163,842 miles
  • 2023 – 153,108 miles
  • 2021 – 138,053 miles
  • 2019 – 124,819 miles
  • 2018 – 110,859 miles
  • 2016 – 92,722 miles
  • 2015 – 69,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,852 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,852 miles (+11,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,852 miles
    Test number
    226041482890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass169,071 miles (+5,229)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,071 miles
    Test number
    493683893939
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass163,842 miles (+10,734)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,842 miles
    Test number
    311382206271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,108 miles
    Test number
    581429907557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail153,108 miles (+15,055)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,108 miles
    Test number
    780054527334
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,053 miles (+4,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,053 miles
    Test number
    906217383872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,515 miles
    Test number
    522149439373
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail133,515 miles (+8,696)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,515 miles
    Test number
    945165799465
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    445933496238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,819 miles (+8,318)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    326281218056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass116,501 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    138065140958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,859 miles (+18,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,859 miles
    Test number
    143239433817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,722 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    806734591920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,705 miles (+22,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    346407369912
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass69,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    155733397227
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  16. Fail69,998 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    996880800967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Questions about V26 NRC

Does V26 NRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 NRC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 NRC?
The MOT on V26 NRC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 NRC done?
V26 NRC was recorded at 180,852 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 10,683 miles a year.
Has V26 NRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 NRC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V26 NRC 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 V26 NRC find?
V26 NRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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