Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
W5 RCWMOT history
W5 RCW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 221,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 221,239 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 RCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 RCW was last recorded at 221,239 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 10,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,264 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,975 miles
- Average per year
- 11,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,239 miles
- 2025 – 210,264 miles
- 2024 – 199,894 miles
- 2023 – 189,836 miles
- 2022 – 177,619 miles
- 2021 – 167,582 miles
- 2020 – 154,058 miles
- 2019 – 136,007 miles
- 2018 – 121,526 miles
- 2017 – 111,772 miles
- 2016 – 101,655 miles
- 2015 – 90,402 miles
- 2014 – 79,060 miles
- 2013 – 67,549 miles
- 2012 – 56,505 miles
- 2011 – 43,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,239 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear subframe corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024
Covers fitted to underside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,239 miles (+10,975)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 221,239 miles
- Test number
- 971627331474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,264 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 210,264 miles
- Test number
- 659803936188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Fail210,264 miles (+10,370)1 dangerous2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,264 miles
- Test number
- 468092507957
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass199,894 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 199,894 miles
- Test number
- 308592207613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail199,891 miles (+10,055)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,891 miles
- Test number
- 140313487504
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass189,836 miles (+12,217)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 189,836 miles
- Test number
- 356868835930
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shield loose
- AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrule covered in grease
- AdvisoryUnder side partly covered
Pass177,619 miles (+10,037)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 177,619 miles
- Test number
- 996601303971
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to under side
- AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
Pass167,582 miles (+13,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 167,582 miles
- Test number
- 281257666474
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass154,058 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,058 miles
- Test number
- 462017953359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle
Fail154,058 miles (+18,051)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,058 miles
- Test number
- 117346556404
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle
Pass136,007 miles (+334)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 136,007 miles
- Test number
- 632300667458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s front lower ball joint gaiters slight perrishing
Fail135,673 miles (+14,147)4 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,673 miles
- Test number
- 146490161398
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s front lower ball joint gaiters slight perrishing
Pass121,526 miles (+9,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 121,526 miles
- Test number
- 800169258797
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
Pass111,772 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,772 miles
- Test number
- 599532791613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail111,772 miles (+10,117)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,772 miles
- Test number
- 634995713902
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,655 miles (+11,253)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,655 miles
- Test number
- 315052542724
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre getting low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail90,402 miles (+11,342)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,402 miles
- Test number
- 789643415199
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear brake pads worn low
- NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
Pass79,060 miles (+11,511)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,060 miles
- Test number
- 347603714124
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on tread and on inner edge
- NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,549 miles (+11,044)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,549 miles
- Test number
- 967062313131
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,505 miles (+13,217)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,505 miles
- Test number
- 236807512426
- NoteRear brake pads worn low
Pass43,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 43,288 miles
- Test number
- 395391211136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 RCW
- Does W5 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RCW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 RCW?
- The MOT on W5 RCW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 RCW done?
- W5 RCW was recorded at 221,239 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 11,498 miles a year.
- Has W5 RCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 RCW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 RCW 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 W5 RCW find?
- W5 RCW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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