Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP12 UDEMOT history
LP12 UDE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 179,806 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 UDE
- 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
- 19 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 UDE was last recorded at 179,806 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 31,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,684 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 31,122 miles
- Average per year
- 13,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,806 miles
- 2025 – 148,684 miles
- 2024 – 123,055 miles
- 2023 – 101,395 miles
- 2022 – 94,147 miles
- 2021 – 90,992 miles
- 2019 – 86,138 miles
- 2018 – 62,153 miles
- 2017 – 48,284 miles
- 2016 – 45,282 miles
- 2015 – 38,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,806 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,806 miles (+31,122)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 179,806 miles
- Test number
- 575620671706
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,684 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 148,684 miles
- Test number
- 589604732794
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,682 miles (+25,627)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,682 miles
- Test number
- 294528969325
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 123,055 miles
- Test number
- 563735928767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,055 miles (+21,660)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,055 miles
- Test number
- 366504541608
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,395 miles (+7,248)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,395 miles
- Test number
- 664223705953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 94,147 miles
- Test number
- 642667757215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,147 miles (+3,155)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,147 miles
- Test number
- 945428831400
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Pass90,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,992 miles
- Test number
- 213685330157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,992 miles (+4,854)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,992 miles
- Test number
- 310188955893
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,138 miles (+10,640)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,138 miles
- Test number
- 239177808801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 737504518172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,498 miles (+13,345)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 239427154919
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,153 miles (+13,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,153 miles
- Test number
- 480324374168
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,284 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,284 miles
- Test number
- 338193240843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,282 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 45,282 miles
- Test number
- 952921409690
- AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY
Pass38,529 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 38,529 miles
- Test number
- 505445595141
- NoteChild seats fitted in rear
Questions about LP12 UDE
- Does LP12 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UDE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 UDE?
- The MOT on LP12 UDE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 UDE done?
- LP12 UDE was recorded at 179,806 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 13,197 miles a year.
- Has LP12 UDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 UDE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP12 UDE 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 UDE find?
- LP12 UDE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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