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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 UCWMOT history

LP12 UCW is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LP12 UCW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,561 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UCW was last recorded at 146,561 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,560 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,561 miles
  • 2025 – 140,164 miles
  • 2023 – 134,142 miles
  • 2022 – 128,534 miles
  • 2021 – 119,566 miles
  • 2020 – 111,492 miles
  • 2019 – 98,409 miles
  • 2018 – 87,548 miles
  • 2017 – 78,941 miles
  • 2016 – 58,715 miles
  • 2015 – 48,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,561 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.

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,561 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    596098307500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,560 miles (+6,396)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    935403367804
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass140,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,164 miles
    Test number
    570323781583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,164 miles (+6,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,164 miles
    Test number
    955908834256
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass134,142 miles (+5,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,142 miles
    Test number
    259183805023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,534 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    983277174079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass119,566 miles (+8,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    400599884434
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  8. Pass111,492 miles (+13,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    767087033166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  9. Pass98,409 miles (+10,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    320286060045
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  10. Pass87,548 miles (+8,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    857804302720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  11. Pass78,941 miles (+20,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    922537786856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,715 miles
    Test number
    367279720627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,715 miles (+9,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,715 miles
    Test number
    104440991941
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass48,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    388024505249
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP12 UCW

Does LP12 UCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UCW is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UCW?
The MOT on LP12 UCW is valid until 17 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 UCW done?
LP12 UCW was recorded at 146,561 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,233 miles a year.
Has LP12 UCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UCW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UCW 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 UCW find?
LP12 UCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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