
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass168,230 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 168,230 miles
- Test number
- 583688308847
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass154,190 miles (+4,481)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 154,190 miles
- Test number
- 618883533078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass137,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 137,917 miles
- Test number
- 424733958410
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass88,042 miles (+15,598)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 88,042 miles
- Test number
- 783690254895
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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