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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LA12 UKFMOT history

LA12 UKF is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 163,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LA12 UKF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,951 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UKF was last recorded at 163,951 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 6,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,628 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,323 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,951 miles
  • 2025 – 157,628 miles
  • 2024 – 152,032 miles
  • 2023 – 141,195 miles
  • 2022 – 132,353 miles
  • 2021 – 126,815 miles
  • 2020 – 112,777 miles
  • 2019 – 110,893 miles
  • 2018 – 105,272 miles
  • 2017 – 104,238 miles
  • 2016 – 101,147 miles
  • 2015 – 94,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,951 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake ballance on limit
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel slightly distorted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edges
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroding

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,951 miles (+6,323)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,951 miles
    Test number
    233920490868
    • AdvisoryFront brake ballance on limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroding

  2. Pass157,628 miles (+50)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,628 miles
    Test number
    407622961467
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail157,578 miles (+5,546)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,578 miles
    Test number
    954198849542
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,032 miles (+10,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,032 miles
    Test number
    841668920864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass141,195 miles (+8,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,195 miles
    Test number
    389059666147
    • 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))

  6. Pass132,353 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,353 miles
    Test number
    120361454004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,815 miles (+14,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    618626945878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,777 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,777 miles
    Test number
    553465931894
    • 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))

  9. Pass110,893 miles (+5,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    683123565065
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass105,272 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    276967803905
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass104,238 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    217028825193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail104,237 miles (+3,090)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,237 miles
    Test number
    916359934984
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    823737410005
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryItems removed from mirror and screen prior to test

  14. Fail101,147 miles (+6,422)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    294449196668
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryItems removed from mirror and screen prior to test

  15. Pass94,725 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    726751055048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScratches on windscreen but no affecting driver view of road

Questions about LA12 UKF

Does LA12 UKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UKF is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UKF?
The MOT on LA12 UKF is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UKF done?
LA12 UKF was recorded at 163,951 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has LA12 UKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UKF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 UKF 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 UKF find?
LA12 UKF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake ballance on limit; nearside front brake slightly binding; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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