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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V6 DARMOT history

V6 DAR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

V6 DAR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
64,854 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DAR
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
10 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DAR was last recorded at 64,854 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,319 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
3,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,854 miles
  • 2024 – 62,319 miles
  • 2023 – 58,719 miles
  • 2021 – 51,690 miles
  • 2020 – 49,879 miles
  • 2019 – 45,559 miles
  • 2018 – 40,535 miles
  • 2017 – 37,245 miles
  • 2016 – 33,685 miles
  • 2015 – 28,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,854 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    129660233251
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  2. Fail64,854 miles (+2,535)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    454071632611
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure Center exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  3. Pass62,319 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    546066596083
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail62,317 miles (+3,598)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    935721462458
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass58,719 miles (+7,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    135823352590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,690 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    377312455816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,879 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    257855908560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,559 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    469617855719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,535 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    788713143044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,245 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,245 miles
    Test number
    894680194759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,685 miles (+4,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,685 miles
    Test number
    251921154194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass28,792 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    869035805037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V6 DAR

Does V6 DAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 DAR expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 DAR?
The MOT on V6 DAR expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 DAR done?
V6 DAR was recorded at 64,854 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
Has V6 DAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DAR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 DAR 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 V6 DAR find?
V6 DAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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