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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LA12 UCTMOT history

LA12 UCT is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LA12 UCT blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,185 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UCT was last recorded at 163,185 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,890 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,295 miles
Average per year
8,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,185 miles
  • 2024 – 149,834 miles
  • 2023 – 139,418 miles
  • 2022 – 134,929 miles
  • 2021 – 131,389 miles
  • 2019 – 125,531 miles
  • 2018 – 111,468 miles
  • 2017 – 97,373 miles
  • 2016 – 91,807 miles
  • 2015 – 77,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,185 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,185 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,185 miles
    Test number
    216135928500
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,890 miles (+9,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,890 miles
    Test number
    707221667817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,834 miles (+10,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,834 miles
    Test number
    922369601653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySmoky on revs.

  4. Pass139,418 miles (+4,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,418 miles
    Test number
    869982343691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass134,929 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    997759553557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,389 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    474535273211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,531 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    422161878315
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail125,531 miles (+14,063)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    421794111152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass111,468 miles (+14,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    338770403498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,373 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    685714125672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    113407121297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,807 miles (+13,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    147313530755
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass77,896 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    579027295185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail77,849 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    537036395135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA12 UCT

Does LA12 UCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UCT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UCT?
The MOT on LA12 UCT is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UCT done?
LA12 UCT was recorded at 163,185 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,200 miles a year.
Has LA12 UCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UCT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LA12 UCT 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 LA12 UCT find?
LA12 UCT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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