Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB12 DTYMOT history
LB12 DTY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 223,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 223,724 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 15,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 DTY
- 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
- 27 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 DTY was last recorded at 223,724 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 217,117 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,607 miles
- Average per year
- 15,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,724 miles
- 2025 – 217,117 miles
- 2024 – 193,290 miles
- 2023 – 166,372 miles
- 2022 – 155,176 miles
- 2021 – 145,527 miles
- 2020 – 139,659 miles
- 2019 – 124,821 miles
- 2018 – 110,343 miles
- 2017 – 84,465 miles
- 2016 – 59,091 miles
- 2015 – 49,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,724 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,724 miles (+6,607)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 223,724 miles
- Test number
- 640171970179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
Pass217,117 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 217,117 miles
- Test number
- 546639455047
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail217,117 miles (+23,827)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,117 miles
- Test number
- 201860291458
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass193,290 miles (+26,918)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,290 miles
- Test number
- 877725304317
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold/blistering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,372 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 166,372 miles
- Test number
- 983315524079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,369 miles (+11,193)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,369 miles
- Test number
- 324494907062
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass155,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,176 miles
- Test number
- 236069505084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,176 miles (+9,649)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,176 miles
- Test number
- 481481236261
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,527 miles (+5,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 145,527 miles
- Test number
- 427420851551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,659 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 139,659 miles
- Test number
- 944325962794
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,655 miles (+14,834)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,655 miles
- Test number
- 566783606036
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,821 miles (+14,478)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 124,821 miles
- Test number
- 211772745262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,343 miles (+25,878)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,343 miles
- Test number
- 160537925457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,465 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,465 miles
- Test number
- 695839359670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,462 miles (+25,371)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 130374658030
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,091 miles (+9,998)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,091 miles
- Test number
- 367911267116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,093 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 49,093 miles
- Test number
- 809289615222
- NoteN/s/r tyre is low on tread
- NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on the inside edge
Questions about LB12 DTY
- Does LB12 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 DTY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 DTY?
- The MOT on LB12 DTY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 DTY done?
- LB12 DTY was recorded at 223,724 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 15,804 miles a year.
- Has LB12 DTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 DTY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 DTY 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 LB12 DTY find?
- LB12 DTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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