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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 UDJMOT history

LP12 UDJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 218,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LP12 UDJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2026
Mileage
218,044 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UDJ
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
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UDJ was last recorded at 218,044 miles on 15 May 2025, 23,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,667 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
23,377 miles
Average per year
19,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,044 miles
  • 2024 – 194,667 miles
  • 2023 – 171,601 miles
  • 2022 – 148,697 miles
  • 2021 – 131,672 miles
  • 2020 – 110,331 miles
  • 2019 – 84,192 miles
  • 2018 – 59,916 miles
  • 2017 – 35,833 miles
  • 2016 – 32,232 miles
  • 2015 – 27,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNS outer sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine under trays damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,044 miles (+23,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    218,044 miles
    Test number
    962908829339
    • AdvisoryNS outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,667 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    194,667 miles
    Test number
    209455307359
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail194,667 miles (+23,066)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,667 miles
    Test number
    446165005429
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass171,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,601 miles
    Test number
    428783653594
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail171,601 miles (+22,904)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,601 miles
    Test number
    136534755016
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass148,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,697 miles
    Test number
    887893080823
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail148,697 miles (+17,025)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,697 miles
    Test number
    182339634247
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass131,672 miles (+21,341)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,672 miles
    Test number
    131027591599
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass110,331 miles (+26,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    645569660678
    • AdvisoryHttps://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/mot-test/132587153197/print-certificateRear tyres wearing

  10. Pass84,192 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    854864025095
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail84,191 miles (+24,275)3 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    471531910597
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,916 miles (+24,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    764345884764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass35,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    585858205624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail35,833 miles (+3,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    731751480343
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,232 miles (+5,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    819017020367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear adult belts not checked due to child seats fitted

  16. Pass27,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,066 miles
    Test number
    107790675118
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LP12 UDJ

Does LP12 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 UDJ expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UDJ?
The MOT on LP12 UDJ expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 UDJ done?
LP12 UDJ was recorded at 218,044 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 19,280 miles a year.
Has LP12 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UDJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 UDJ 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 UDJ find?
LP12 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 advisories: ns outer sill damaged; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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