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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 KBVMOT history

LB12 KBV is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,954 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KBV was last recorded at 77,954 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 1,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,973 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,981 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,954 miles
  • 2024 – 72,972 miles
  • 2023 – 69,031 miles
  • 2022 – 64,974 miles
  • 2021 – 62,561 miles
  • 2019 – 57,688 miles
  • 2018 – 53,408 miles
  • 2017 – 47,017 miles
  • 2016 – 40,028 miles
  • 2015 – 30,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,954 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nail n/s/f tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,954 miles (+1,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    266356819167
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  2. Pass75,973 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    358153119455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail75,951 miles (+2,979)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    256249017318
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,972 miles (+3,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    949338043221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass69,031 miles (+4,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    166945980963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,974 miles (+2,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    219368662384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass62,561 miles (+4,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,561 miles
    Test number
    879391433070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,688 miles (+4,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    408522729214
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass53,408 miles (+6,391)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    979887645948
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  10. Pass47,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    467580326892
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail47,017 miles (+6,989)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    813061855975
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass40,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    950904772878
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre

  13. Fail40,028 miles (+9,341)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    641952033331
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre

  14. Pass30,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    683541767005
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB12 KBV

Does LB12 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KBV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KBV?
The MOT on LB12 KBV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KBV done?
LB12 KBV was recorded at 77,954 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has LB12 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KBV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 KBV 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 KBV find?
LB12 KBV passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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