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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LP12 DSEMOT history

LP12 DSE is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 168,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LP12 DSE silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,230 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DSE was last recorded at 168,230 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,926 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,304 miles
Average per year
10,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,230 miles
  • 2025 – 162,926 miles
  • 2024 – 154,190 miles
  • 2023 – 149,709 miles
  • 2021 – 137,917 miles
  • 2020 – 131,899 miles
  • 2019 – 111,669 miles
  • 2017 – 88,042 miles
  • 2016 – 72,444 miles
  • 2015 – 60,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,230 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Fog lamp missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,230 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    583688308847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,926 miles (+8,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,926 miles
    Test number
    295029609640
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass154,190 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    618883533078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,709 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    353634688183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has a lot of negative camber.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail149,709 miles (+11,792)1 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    945963333247
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has 2 bulges on outer sidewall. 225/50 17 98Y Extra load Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has a lot of negative camber.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass137,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,917 miles
    Test number
    424733958410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,917 miles (+6,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,917 miles
    Test number
    484728831096
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass131,899 miles (+20,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    198517501667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass111,669 miles (+23,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,669 miles
    Test number
    346349900516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass88,042 miles (+15,598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    783690254895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,444 miles (+12,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    159505558469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass60,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    515292507811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 DSE

Does LP12 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DSE is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DSE?
The MOT on LP12 DSE is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DSE done?
LP12 DSE was recorded at 168,230 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,547 miles a year.
Has LP12 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DSE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 DSE 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 LP12 DSE find?
LP12 DSE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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