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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LL12 ZXDMOT history

LL12 ZXD is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LL12 ZXD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,547 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 ZXD
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
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 ZXD was last recorded at 163,547 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 11,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,314 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,233 miles
Average per year
12,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,547 miles
  • 2025 – 152,314 miles
  • 2024 – 141,790 miles
  • 2023 – 134,430 miles
  • 2022 – 128,258 miles
  • 2021 – 121,567 miles
  • 2020 – 112,878 miles
  • 2019 – 104,104 miles
  • 2018 – 88,986 miles
  • 2017 – 74,738 miles
  • 2016 – 49,366 miles
  • 2015 – 20,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,547 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated exhaust is still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,547 miles (+11,233)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,547 miles
    Test number
    201666114164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass152,314 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,314 miles
    Test number
    667175892818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,266 miles (+10,476)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,266 miles
    Test number
    896598385320
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass141,790 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,790 miles
    Test number
    421592355046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve deteriorated exhaust is still secure
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion
  5. Fail141,789 miles (+7,359)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    924896193045
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve deteriorated exhaust is still secure
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion
  6. Pass134,430 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    335056375256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass128,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,258 miles
    Test number
    480535413203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail128,249 miles (+6,682)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    982468716254
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass121,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    166940083515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail121,567 miles (+8,689)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    176700678118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and bulged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre
  11. Pass112,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    764800359459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,878 miles (+8,774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    935110040663
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  13. Pass104,104 miles (+15,118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    600917144691
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES >> CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADVISED
    • AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 1.8mm + SEVERE BALD INNER TYRE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass88,986 miles (+14,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    523518238953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,738 miles (+1,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    398727429717
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are approximately 70% worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass73,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    700686525195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,155 miles (+23,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    370441093298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass49,366 miles (+29,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    509029229662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,116 miles
    Test number
    166575905217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 ZXD

Does LL12 ZXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 ZXD is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 ZXD?
The MOT on LL12 ZXD is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 ZXD done?
LL12 ZXD was recorded at 163,547 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 12,884 miles a year.
Has LL12 ZXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 ZXD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 ZXD 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 LL12 ZXD find?
LL12 ZXD passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust mounting defective sleeve broken, and 3 more.

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