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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

A12 LBSMOT history

A12 LBS is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

A12 LBS silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,313 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LBS was last recorded at 109,313 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,670 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,643 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,313 miles
  • 2025 – 104,670 miles
  • 2024 – 97,596 miles
  • 2023 – 96,703 miles
  • 2022 – 94,538 miles
  • 2021 – 91,857 miles
  • 2020 – 84,404 miles
  • 2019 – 77,995 miles
  • 2018 – 67,750 miles
  • 2017 – 56,405 miles
  • 2016 – 47,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central exhaust clamp deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a few cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,313 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    150781135360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass104,670 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    614157639303
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,559 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    489847216456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,514 miles (+5,918)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    451873040602
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass97,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    371757287317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,596 miles (+893)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    419309418249
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,703 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    784061463119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,538 miles (+2,681)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    668575383823
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  9. Pass91,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    193012486127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,857 miles (+2,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    226059894645
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass89,013 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    974386655403
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail88,995 miles (+4,591)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    418907530052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass84,404 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    561172737346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,995 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    394603208935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail77,875 miles (+10,125)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    957708904265
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass67,750 miles (+11,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    191455840377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,405 miles (+9,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    606572964490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    508480729472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LBS

Does A12 LBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LBS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LBS?
The MOT on A12 LBS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LBS done?
A12 LBS was recorded at 109,313 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has A12 LBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LBS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LBS 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 A12 LBS find?
A12 LBS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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