Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LP12 VNSMOT history
LP12 VNS is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 155,430 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,616 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VNS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VNS was last recorded at 155,430 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 19,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,836 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,594 miles
- Average per year
- 10,616 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,430 miles
- 2025 – 135,836 miles
- 2024 – 125,567 miles
- 2023 – 120,221 miles
- 2022 – 112,275 miles
- 2021 – 97,839 miles
- 2020 – 78,719 miles
- 2019 – 72,774 miles
- 2018 – 67,643 miles
- 2017 – 61,195 miles
- 2016 – 51,525 miles
- 2015 – 37,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,430 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 155,430 miles
- Test number
- 986050374396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail155,430 miles (+19,594)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,430 miles
- Test number
- 886562310193
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,836 miles (+10,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,836 miles
- Test number
- 522716132621
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 125,567 miles
- Test number
- 733813448005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,567 miles (+5,346)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,567 miles
- Test number
- 375272345381
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass120,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 120,221 miles
- Test number
- 517771184982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,221 miles (+7,946)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,221 miles
- Test number
- 190691545330
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass112,275 miles (+14,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 226317887765
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,839 miles (+19,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 113397374794
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass78,719 miles (+5,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,719 miles
- Test number
- 278194111022
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,774 miles (+5,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,774 miles
- Test number
- 208839534639
- 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))
Pass67,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,643 miles
- Test number
- 956279287777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,643 miles (+6,448)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,643 miles
- Test number
- 107468475475
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass61,195 miles (+9,670)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,195 miles
- Test number
- 575185389021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,525 miles (+13,892)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,525 miles
- Test number
- 349160990441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items
Pass37,633 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 37,633 miles
- Test number
- 188939785147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LP12 VNS
- Does LP12 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VNS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VNS?
- The MOT on LP12 VNS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 VNS done?
- LP12 VNS was recorded at 155,430 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,616 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VNS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VNS 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 VNS find?
- LP12 VNS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear both.
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