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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

W18 MKBMOT history

W18 MKB is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

W18 MKB silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,096 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MKB was last recorded at 50,096 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,792 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,304 miles
Average per year
3,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,096 miles
  • 2025 – 44,792 miles
  • 2024 – 41,926 miles
  • 2023 – 39,779 miles
  • 2022 – 36,274 miles
  • 2021 – 32,998 miles
  • 2020 – 30,884 miles
  • 2019 – 27,815 miles
  • 2018 – 24,124 miles
  • 2017 – 20,533 miles
  • 2016 – 16,707 miles
  • 2015 – 12,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    192168735970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,096 miles (+5,304)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    502418257365
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass44,792 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    515778438110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,926 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    865130107634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,779 miles
    Test number
    681145335194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,777 miles (+3,503)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    928195346614
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has screw in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,274 miles (+3,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,274 miles
    Test number
    758183638481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass32,998 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,998 miles
    Test number
    757608785074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    185955993954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,884 miles (+3,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    112639169822
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,815 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    483107025127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,796 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    565108588554
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Fail27,796 miles (+3,672)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    148624617063
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass24,124 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    668745470612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,533 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    413267736700
    • AdvisoryBoth rear + o/s/f tyres have slight cracks n the tread

  16. Pass16,707 miles (+4,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,707 miles
    Test number
    329159985870
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and both rear tyres have slight cracks outter edge of the tread

  17. Pass12,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,356 miles
    Test number
    347093505123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W18 MKB

Does W18 MKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MKB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MKB?
The MOT on W18 MKB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MKB done?
W18 MKB was recorded at 50,096 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
Has W18 MKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MKB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 MKB 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 W18 MKB find?
W18 MKB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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