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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LR12 MACMOT history

LR12 MAC is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR12 MAC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,708 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 MAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 MAC was last recorded at 158,708 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 16,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,380 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,328 miles
Average per year
12,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,708 miles
  • 2025 – 142,380 miles
  • 2024 – 129,832 miles
  • 2023 – 116,875 miles
  • 2022 – 97,013 miles
  • 2021 – 83,450 miles
  • 2020 – 70,622 miles
  • 2019 – 65,916 miles
  • 2018 – 56,912 miles
  • 2017 – 46,377 miles
  • 2016 – 35,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear wiper arm missing

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • No emission detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,708 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    158487112500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper arm missing

  2. Fail158,708 miles (+16,328)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    695679136743
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper arm missing

  3. Pass142,380 miles (+12,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,380 miles
    Test number
    305677340579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,832 miles (+12,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    792354456920
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension slightly corroded

  5. Pass116,875 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,875 miles
    Test number
    788070593182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail116,873 miles (+19,860)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    282585336428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,013 miles (+13,563)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,013 miles
    Test number
    566098970743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,450 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    338924000775
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail83,450 miles (+12,828)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    463036204336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,622 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    925960719589
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail70,622 miles (+4,706)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    296032799803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,916 miles (+9,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    440250659397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass56,912 miles (+10,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,912 miles
    Test number
    549728807158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays,obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass46,377 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    127022562586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,217 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    175541872282
    • AdvisoryNo emission detected

  16. Fail35,215 miles (+2,783)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    253796806725
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNo emission detected

  17. Pass32,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    260683048717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,432 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    561741921042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR12 MAC

Does LR12 MAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 MAC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 MAC?
The MOT on LR12 MAC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 MAC done?
LR12 MAC was recorded at 158,708 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 12,432 miles a year.
Has LR12 MAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 MAC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 MAC 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 LR12 MAC find?
LR12 MAC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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