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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

X12 PRHMOT history

X12 PRH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

X12 PRH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
175,513 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 PRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X12 PRH was last recorded at 175,513 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 14,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,651 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14,862 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,513 miles
  • 2022 – 160,651 miles
  • 2021 – 151,451 miles
  • 2020 – 143,852 miles
  • 2019 – 139,106 miles
  • 2018 – 133,205 miles
  • 2017 – 128,541 miles
  • 2016 – 124,570 miles
  • 2015 – 109,965 miles
  • 2014 – 95,421 miles
  • 2013 – 88,834 miles
  • 2012 – 81,072 miles
  • 2011 – 71,364 miles
  • 2010 – 61,321 miles
  • 2009 – 49,086 miles
  • 2007 – 35,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,513 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,513 miles (+14,862)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,513 miles
    Test number
    442704023396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,651 miles (+9,200)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,651 miles
    Test number
    757628588202
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit now (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox/flywheel noise

  3. Pass151,451 miles (+63)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,451 miles
    Test number
    889907948572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates are corroding

  4. Fail151,388 miles (+7,536)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,388 miles
    Test number
    222499977153
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates are corroding

  5. Pass143,852 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,852 miles
    Test number
    681421032793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slighty
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock covers insecure

  6. Fail143,603 miles (+4,497)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    920222454918
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Plate Limit 1.00 Average Reading 1.52 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil Residue Engine/Boost Pipe Areas
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside Feathering Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass139,106 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    729066328201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,205 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,205 miles
    Test number
    124966305376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,541 miles
    Test number
    939003912378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,541 miles (+3,971)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,541 miles
    Test number
    111061330758
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass124,570 miles (+14,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,570 miles
    Test number
    248570677347
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass109,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    924998400977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,965 miles (+6,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    837253072823
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass103,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    945542115062
    • NoteEngine management system warning light on indicating a fault.

  15. Fail103,665 miles (+8,244)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    177022915033
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteEngine management system warning light on indicating a fault.

  16. Pass95,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    315862424090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,420 miles (+6,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    626172024033
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass88,834 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    596600013080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,072 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    925483112001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    448364711091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,364 miles (+10,043)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    458042111077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,321 miles (+12,235)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    192777300486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,086 miles (+13,630)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    894913919072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,456 miles
    Test number
    651086117380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 PRH

Does X12 PRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X12 PRH expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X12 PRH?
The MOT on X12 PRH expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X12 PRH done?
X12 PRH was recorded at 175,513 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has X12 PRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 PRH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X12 PRH 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 X12 PRH find?
X12 PRH failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; offside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 10 more.

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