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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V5 RCNMOT history

V5 RCN is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

V5 RCN silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,159 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RCN was last recorded at 170,159 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,080 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,079 miles
Average per year
5,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,159 miles
  • 2025 – 163,080 miles
  • 2024 – 156,647 miles
  • 2023 – 146,557 miles
  • 2022 – 143,480 miles
  • 2021 – 141,835 miles
  • 2020 – 138,512 miles
  • 2019 – 136,170 miles
  • 2018 – 133,512 miles
  • 2017 – 123,437 miles
  • 2016 – 120,160 miles
  • 2015 – 115,235 miles
  • 2014 – 110,569 miles
  • 2013 – 104,859 miles
  • 2012 – 92,152 miles
  • 2011 – 88,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,159 miles
    Test number
    212760130637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,159 miles (+7,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,159 miles
    Test number
    255843289433
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,080 miles
    Test number
    202913560206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail163,080 miles (+6,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,080 miles
    Test number
    884671028776
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass156,647 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,647 miles
    Test number
    335608776827
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,647 miles (+10,090)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,647 miles
    Test number
    266442038645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,557 miles
    Test number
    347899264714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,557 miles (+3,077)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,557 miles
    Test number
    753470557463
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  9. Pass143,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    544029196479
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Fail143,480 miles (+1,645)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    940398908815
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass141,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,835 miles
    Test number
    395328767637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,835 miles (+3,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,835 miles
    Test number
    652748285102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass138,512 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,512 miles
    Test number
    943295022501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,170 miles (+2,658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,170 miles
    Test number
    140995563499
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass133,512 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    857292423976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,437 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,437 miles
    Test number
    841047213277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,160 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    600415564575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,235 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    816029095099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,569 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,569 miles
    Test number
    288700004180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,859 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,859 miles
    Test number
    648480313182
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail104,859 miles (+12,707)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,859 miles
    Test number
    725600713133
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass92,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    797347812143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail92,152 miles (+3,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    705717912153
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass88,696 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    145865811320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,317 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    618723811328
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about V5 RCN

Does V5 RCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RCN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RCN?
The MOT on V5 RCN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RCN done?
V5 RCN was recorded at 170,159 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
Has V5 RCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RCN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RCN 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 V5 RCN find?
V5 RCN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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