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Audi A1

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V3 OTCMOT history

V3 OTC is a silver diesel Audi A1 first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

V3 OTC silver Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
152,668 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OTC was last recorded at 152,668 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,058 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,610 miles
Average per year
9,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,668 miles
  • 2025 – 144,058 miles
  • 2024 – 129,689 miles
  • 2023 – 120,316 miles
  • 2022 – 110,076 miles
  • 2021 – 108,671 miles
  • 2020 – 104,873 miles
  • 2019 – 96,435 miles
  • 2018 – 85,882 miles
  • 2017 – 76,766 miles
  • 2016 – 56,938 miles
  • 2015 – 42,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,668 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,668 miles (+8,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    673705275855
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
  2. Pass144,058 miles (+14,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,058 miles
    Test number
    367652929379
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,689 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,689 miles
    Test number
    464712451002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,316 miles (+10,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    534505286381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust covers also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,076 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    607387533659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass108,671 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,671 miles
    Test number
    905471564562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    160287224257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail104,873 miles (+8,438)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    179632481599
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    248855327930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail96,435 miles (+10,553)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    731560236131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass85,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    444687677674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,882 miles (+9,116)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    485084655483
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass76,766 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    585586442092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,922 miles (+13,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    760454438249
    • AdvisoryParking brakes efficiency is low but it does lock
    • AdvisoryUnder trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle
  15. Pass56,938 miles (+14,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,938 miles
    Test number
    357654838852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass42,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    237170715490
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Fail42,663 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    959330915150
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about V3 OTC

Does V3 OTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OTC is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V3 OTC?
The MOT on V3 OTC is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OTC done?
V3 OTC was recorded at 152,668 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 9,928 miles a year.
Has V3 OTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OTC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V3 OTC 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 V3 OTC find?
V3 OTC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear axle slightly corroded.

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