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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LA12 VBOMOT history

LA12 VBO is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 10 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LA12 VBO black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,753 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA12 VBO was last recorded at 84,753 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 8,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,215 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,538 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,753 miles
  • 2025 – 76,215 miles
  • 2024 – 69,705 miles
  • 2023 – 55,825 miles
  • 2022 – 39,702 miles
  • 2021 – 30,826 miles
  • 2020 – 27,153 miles
  • 2019 – 25,258 miles
  • 2018 – 22,180 miles
  • 2017 – 20,365 miles
  • 2016 – 19,092 miles
  • 2015 – 16,747 miles
  • 2014 – 10,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,753 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,753 miles (+8,538)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,753 miles
    Test number
    938311827176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,215 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    786015864083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,117 miles (+6,412)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    814626238675
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,705 miles (+13,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    454243017893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,825 miles (+16,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    279136864972
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass39,702 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    777873652822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    115456837712
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective set of wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail30,826 miles2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    687978900510
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective set of wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    162068060982
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective set of wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail30,826 miles (+3,673)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    943395697056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective set of wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass27,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,153 miles
    Test number
    976048893084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail27,153 miles (+1,895)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,153 miles
    Test number
    385911740510
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions note excessively cracking. (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions note excessively cracking (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass25,258 miles (+3,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    885707108673
    • 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))

  14. Pass22,180 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,180 miles
    Test number
    108250538709
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking

  15. Pass20,365 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    799777265715
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking slightly

  16. Pass19,092 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    327629647394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,747 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,747 miles
    Test number
    449186282628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,257 miles
    Test number
    520105121214
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  19. Pass14,245 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,245 km
    Test number
    497547283256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 VBO

Does LA12 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VBO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VBO?
The MOT on LA12 VBO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VBO done?
LA12 VBO was recorded at 84,753 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has LA12 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VBO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 VBO 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 VBO find?
LA12 VBO failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, and 4 more.

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